My Escape
Sneakers laced up tight,
Water bottle filled to fullest height.
It may take a drive short or long but
Always,
I long to take a hike.
Nature beckons me to explore;
Each rocky path becomes an open door
To sceneries and streams,
Moss covered boulders, and mushrooms all over
Each day brings a new surprise
Whether the path be long and narrow,
Short and easy or
Winding and steep,
my body is ready for action, always ready to take that leap
I may be short in stature but I am grand in esteem
A companion is not mandatory
When I have the trees by my side
Their leaves brush my shoulders,
Branches shelter from the sun,
But when I do have that special someone,
One who knows my heart,
Its as if we could hike ceaselessly
Through snow or rain,
Even if I’m in a bit of pain
The peace that comes from this exercise is precious
Immersed in God’s creation,
His love and beauty in so many forms
A hike is all I need, to bring solace in life’s ranging storms