This dream is rooting deeper

like the feet of a tall Walnut

diving, twisting 

and drinking in the essentials

to survive

to thrive

to come alive

A dream of leaves

of critters and streams

of rich soil 

and a thick forest

A cabin stands humbly

built from the body of a pine tree

who sacrificed its view

to shelter an old woman 

Tucked away in the mountains

after miles and miles of open land

ranches and cattle

Aspens and yellow grass 

blowing in the wind

A fire burns for warmth

water boils for tea

A dog rests at the foot 

of frozen feet bundled up

under the comfort

of her best friend

The swiftness of the wind

bringing memories

taking love to send

chasing the sky

The softness of lush moss

ferns undisturbed

A timeless walk to a break in the trees

peaks upon peaks

the mountain 

under my feet