Aspen

Deeply inhaled mountain breath guides me up the aspen lined trail. My spirit embraces the whisper of heart shaped leaves dancing in the afternoon air as it rises from the ground to meet the evening sky. Craggy peaks watch in loud silence as my small earthly form drifts through tree and rock below, reminding my foot to fall lightly, and remember my steps that they may guide me back to their watchful gaze once again...