walking

slowly

one step
two

pause

the sidewalk sprouts dandelion greens
and clover
in the cracks

resume

walking

slowly

one step
two

pause

with eyes closed the trees sing
listen
to the shaft of light

resume

walking

slowly

one step
two

pause

hush

hush

hush

pause

resume

walking

slowly

one step
two

pause

breathing breath of breezes
inhaling

slowly

one breath
two

resume

walking

slowly