The Earth, The Winds, and I

As I sat on the edge of the cliff watching the sun set,

I noticed the dark clouds rolling in and thought

'my time has come.'

Tentatively sliding my shoes off of my feet

I watched as gravity stole my flats and had them sink

into the deep, dark sea below.

Putting the weight of my full body

onto my bare feet for the final time,

I peek my head over the edge.

The water churns and splashes,

playing with me.

I smile and wave back at the welcoming waves

wanting me to explore their murky depths

The wind picks up once more,

blowing my hair everywhere.

In my face, in my mouth,

whipping my red cheeks with no remorse.

'Even the wind wants me gone.'

No I don't, it whispered to me.

The wind quieted, no longer whipping my face.

Stay here on the edge where it's safe.

I want to feel your tendril locks

and play with you for a bit longer

As do I squeaked the muddy earth under my feet.

I want to hold the weight you have

and support your every move.

To feel your presence and

feel the bounce in your steps.

"I thought you had forgotten me.

I thought that I was alone"

No, we are with you wherever you go.

And we will always remind you

of your worth

and who you

truly

are

I realized that I had been moved away from that rocky ridge

The weight I didn't realize I had been holding

Instantly released

and I found myself on the ground

sobbing.

Thanking the earth for it's support

and thanking the wind

for wiping my tears away