It starts at my toes
And crawls up to my heels
It lingers
As a warning
And then slowly climbs the rest of my body
Inch by inch
Until a shiver engulfs me
Into a cold but comforting hug
Brisk night air
A river rushing in the distance
Beauty in the darkness
Open
Inviting
Absolutely whole.
Mar 25, 2020
Mar 25, 2020 at 12:32 AM UTC
It starts at my toes
And crawls up to my heels
It lingers
As a warning
And then slowly climbs the rest of my body
Inch by inch
Until a shiver engulfs me
Into a cold but comforting hug
Brisk night air
A river rushing in the distance
Beauty in the darkness
Open
Inviting
Absolutely whole.