A Willow in a Forest of Spruce
Awake and ready to leave early in the morning
I walk out into the dim light and head towards the forest with a book in hand.
I walk through a forest of Spruce, whose bark is rough and unpleasant smelling
They are so uncomfortable that they force me to stand.
As I walk deeper into the Spruce forest
After a while I come up to a clearing and there I see a beautiful sight
A Willow with teardrop like branches and leaves that came with sweet promise
I settle into the trunk of the tree and close my eyes because it feels just right.
Opening my eyes, I see those tear drop leaves and all their colors
A leaf slowly floats down from a branch above me in it’s colors of green, yellow, and red
Listening you can hear the willow making the sounds of joy of old reunited lovers
As I listen to the beautiful song of the willow, I feel the long forgotten leaf land on my head
I open up my book on chapter one
I feel peace and tranquility as I read as if the willow is listening and watching
When I read I notice that nature has quieted while I read in the sun
I imagine that nature was smiling at me for finding this secret place of magic and belonging
I feel a smile creep from my lips for I believe that I have found true happiness
As the sun begins to set, I get up from my comfortable position in the willow tree
I look up at the willow smiling and feeling as if the willow is smiling as well with giddiness
I say goodbye with the promise of many other days here with the willow in glee
As I walk the way back through the trees that are reproduced
I understand that my true home is there reading under the comfort of the willow tree
It is my only sanctuary out of the large forest of spruce
Whenever I go to the Willow in a forest of Spruce, I feel that I can finally breathe.