My Secret Place

My Secret Place..

Far, far away from here

Out into the darkness,

through the woods,

into a magical

and new world.

My world.

Quiet,

Bright

Beautiful.

My getaway....

The soft grass that brushes against my skin,

The leaves that fall from above,

softly hitting the ground.

The rivers that surround the woods,

The way the water falls down,

and crashes violently

but suddenly it becomes calm.

The birds that chirp,

its like music to my ears.

Hearing the squirrels climb up

and down the tree.

Talking to each other.

A smile begins to peek through

and then a giggle.

One drop,

two drops,

and then several coming down all together.

Slowly and softly.

Hitting against my skin.

Goosebumps begin crawling up my spine.

All the pain

worry,

sadness,

distrust,

judgment.

All washed away by a single drop.

This is my secret place…

-One day I plan to find this place I dream of.