over an open flame
the sun composing an opus of orange and purple
all over the sky.
You just have to look closely
and you’ll see
all the beauty she paints for us.
Since we’ve moved to Lansing
Mama Alice and I haven’t had time
to go on any of our “outdoor” adventures.
But at least Lansing has
great running trails
that I can sneak away to
when I’m craving some time with the elements.
Like now, it’s Saturday
early morning, and the Old Town trail
snakes in front of me
empty and still with fresh snow.
I pop in my EarPods
and start to jog.
The ice shimmers with sunlight
in the bare trees above
and save the sleepy squirrels
the geese flying in formation above
I am the only moving thing
for as far as my eyes can see.
I take a long, lovely inhale
as I increase my speed
my chest filling with air
savoring the delicious
crunch of snow
