The Calming River

Sitting on the firm ground next to the river

I inhaled the soothing breeze

Coming across my face,

Flavored with the delicious smell of Lilacs.

The sound of the leaves gently touching

tingled in my ears,

and the chants of the pigeon birds

brought my senses to a calming state of mind.

I sat comfortably on the edge of the stream.

My darkest thoughts disappeared,

and my mind took a journey away from my senses

thinking of the comfy and puffy clouds.

I enjoyed this lovely summer afternoon

as the world around kept moving.

My body relaxed on the wooden doc

and for a moment

it is as if nature offered its beauty

for me, and me only.