Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Day 17 January 31, 2010 Crystal Springs


Finally! The day before solo.
I have never been more excited to spend three days totally alone!
I have come the conclusion that I am allergic to some people.
Let’s just agree to disagree.
Shall we…?

Now, sitting by the stream
I am languishing my toes
in the cool water
Earlier, I hugged a cottonwood
tree, and I swear it hugged
me back
Standing on its exposed
roots in the shallow stream
its bark was almost velvety
as I laid my cheek against
its grey face
closing my eyes I breathed deep,
            arms tight around its trunk.
Smelling the pungent odor of
            wood, wet wood
Giggling I looked up to its bare
branches and murmured,
“I guess I really am a Tree Hugger.” 

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