Forest and Flame

Forest Bathing

Forest bathing 

So good for the soul

You stand amongst the trees

Silent and still

Breathing in the scents of pine

    and earth

Listening to the birds

    the squirrels

    the rustlings of other life

Feeling the air on your skin

    the wind in your hair

    the sun on your face

breathe deeply

    again

    and again

Feel one with the earth

Feel rejuvenated

Forest bathing

     no tub required

Flame

Today I saw my old flame

I couldn't remember her name

Or the feel of her touch

Or anything much

But she gave me a hug, just the same