Serene

I sat in the cool blades of grass

and the wind chilled my bare arms

and I realized,

this must be serenity

I sat with my back against a tree

Notebook and pens

Just a few strides away from humanity

And it felt so good to be away

To be away is to be whole

Nobody to try and please

Nobody to answer to

Only a sea of thought to get lost in

Both a blessing and a curse I suppose

But this fine breezy day was right

Everything was right and fine

The sounds were pleasing against my ears

I sat for a few minutes longer

Then I began to pack up my things

Serenity was a resource not to take for granted

I began my walk home, weight off my shoulders

In that moment I was me

I was whole

I was present

I was serene

Things I have not been for a very long long time

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