A poem written by Sarah Elizabeth.
This poem describes a peaceful moment next to a river.
Steps lead me closer and closer to fresh air, carried through a warm breeze that gently brushes the tops of my cheeks. Grass blades blow in the wind creating a soft melody. Birds harmonize bringing a tune of serenity to my ears.
Calm washes over me and I am alone. Looking up and down the riverside I see where humanity has touched and minimized this natural haven to just a stretch along the river. Small houses popping up at both ends of my view.
Looking further, my eyes lead me to the tree tops high on the hill. The leaves create a collage of auburn, mustard, and sienna. Deep breaths fill my lungs with fresh air. For a moment I feel close to home.
I could stay in this moment forever. The clouds move past and the river flows by. The tune created by birds and grass blades sings on as the melody expands. It now includes the hidden road across the river. The sound from it carries as cars race on.
An airplane takes off, sounding a call to take me back to a life of constant motion. I savor my moment of stillness before my legs begin to bring me farther from the rivers edge.
Time moves on as do I, taking a step onto a bus that will take me back to the city. A city of streets filled with other lonely people fighting to stay in motion.
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