Pause

This morning I paused for a moment

and breathed in the freedom of crisp fresh air.

As the sun slowly rose to greet me

my soul was reborn and I whispered a prayer

to whom or what I could not be sure

but I wasn’t alone, I’d discovered, I’d swear.

The mockingbirds sang their joyous song

the creek lapped along in a calm rhythmic flair.

This morning I paused for a moment

now I suppose I will never forget I was there.