Journey of the Spirit

_{Photo by Kleigh Balugo}

By Isabelle Murphy

Let the lush green 

Push through your

Spread fingers.

Running through dewy grass

The trickle of fresh water 

Over muddy stones

Silver lighted figures 

Cradle your

Salt water tears 

Turning up 

Lavender blooms 

Winding out 

Ivy on tree trunks 

Pulling you in 

“Shhhh,”

She whispers, 

“It is time for the growing

To begin.”