The muddy path greets me with the usual silence
The
dew drops on the green grass wink in mischief
The
weathered barks of ancient trees provide support
But
it is the whitish fog that beckons me today
Moody
as ever and brooding as always
I
ignore the lure and stand in my spot
One
step off could take me down the slope
Over
the broken branches and into the bottomless valley
Yet,
it persists, inching closer and closer
Releasing
a chilly breath onto my face and arms
I
suppress the shiver snaking up my spine
Feigning
nonchalance even as I feel the pull
Sensing
my interest, it draws closer
Forming
a barrier between me and the forest
But,
in reality, marking me as one of its own
Easing
the stress from my heart and soul
Heaving
a breathless sigh with my eyes closed
I
smile and take a step, trusting my new friend
Where
to, I ask, ready for an adventure
Following
the path into a world within the world
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Brief Backstory: Forests, muddy paths, and misty hours are a perfect combination for musings.
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This post is a part of the Blogchatter Half Marathon 2023.
Lovely composition. Creates a mysterious imagery.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tarang. :)
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