Nature's Beauty

A winding trail.

A gentle breeze.

Flowers bloom.

My smile blossoms.

A hike into the unknown

is just what I need

to clear my head

and heal my heart.

I'll climb and climb

until I can think of nothing

save the pounding of boots 

on a hard dirt trail

and the beauty of the forest

that surrounds me

and swallows all.

Posted in response to the challenge Hike.

Fainting Goat

UT

16 years old

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