I See You

The sun is shining.

Our dog joins me for a walk.

Robins and chickadees are singing their songs of spring.

I leave the road and head into the woods.

Rabbit, fox and squirrel have all left their mark in the snow.

I follow their tracks.

A crow caws.

I look up.

It flies overhead.

I notice the buds.

I take a deep breath.

I smell her,

Spring.

She is ever so slowly awakening from her deep slumber,

leaving her mark.

I am in the moment.

I force the week ahead out of my mind.

I stay aware,

with the intention to enjoy 

where I am right now.

I feel

the awakening of the earth.

I hear 

the happy sounds of the season.

I smell

the freshness that comes with Spring.

I see

the renewal of her beauty.

Then,

I close my eyes.

I breathe deep,

I let the freshness of the air fill me.

You are here, Spring,

slowly peeking out.

I see you.