Werifesteria

Leaves crunch delicately under my foam sandals.
The foam rises slowly as dough
as I release my feet.

While escaping their enclosure, my toes dance on a stream’s edge.
With a slight splash, they’re cooling, swimming in blue and purple, the phantom colors chasing my vision.

As my phone rings,
I despair thinking of a shadow hovering,
another soul to spare me their time,
a disruption, breaking my peace.

I only wanted a short escape,
a moment to catch my breath.
I wanted to create simple sized puddles,
with rapid and refreshing flowing rivulets of streams.
I wanted to whistle in wistful winds,
join in the birds bidding, their song,
their brazen bravado.

I yearned for an exploration
without inference.
I searched for novelty
amid the watchful trees,
the leaf laden path

I needed to leave,
couldn’t bear the humility
of being lost in your life again.

10 responses to “Werifesteria”

WanderingCanadians

June 21, 2022 at 11:16 am

Dark, but beautiful. You really do have a lovely way with words.

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  June 22, 2022 at 12:26 am
  
  Thank you, Linda. I am trying to challenge myself and always further my writing. 🙂 This one wasn’t too far off from my reality at the moment. I’m craving a positive adventure and new sights. I’m really looking forward to my trips this summer. Thank you for stopping by 🙂 I always enjoy your comments. You’re very thoughtful in your comments and I enjoy that
  
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  1. WanderingCanadians
    
    June 23, 2022 at 9:36 am
    
    I know what you mean, especially after the past two years of dealing with the pandemic and all the restrictions. It’s always nice to have something to look forward to though. When is your first trip?
    
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  2. BrittnyLee
    
    June 25, 2022 at 4:42 am
    
    My first trip is the end of July weekend. I can’t wait! I’m mentally prepping myself for having two weeks off of work. It’s going to be a nice break but I will miss the kids hah 🙂
    
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  3. WanderingCanadians
    
    July 4, 2022 at 7:21 pm
    
    That’s awesome!! Enjoy your time off from work and hopefully you can go on some adventures and still get some rest and relaxation.
    
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  4. BrittnyLee
    
    July 4, 2022 at 10:14 pm
    
    Thank you, Linda !!! I hope so !!! It’s needed for us both 🙂
    
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Jeff Flesch

August 25, 2022 at 1:41 am

Wonderful poem!

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  August 25, 2022 at 2:08 am
  
  Thank you, Jeff! I got some of my adventure itch scratched in Pittsburgh but I’m already itching for more haha 😂😆😂. Thank you for your kind words and stopping by
  
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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    August 25, 2022 at 2:29 am
    
    You’re welcome! Always. Ah, I completely understand. I’m ready for my next trip. Soon! 😁😂
    
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  2. BrittnyLee
    
    August 25, 2022 at 1:52 pm
    
    It’s hard to let go of great trips 🙂
    
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