Heart pounding in my chest, wanting to break free
Lungs breathing fire into the crisp, Fall air
Wind howling past my ears, whispering timeless wisdom
Legs burning, pushing faster and faster up the hill
Mist on my eyelashes, rainbows in the sunlight
Fingers still numb from the cold, frantically typing these words
Thoughts whirling through my mind, aching to find a place to land
WHY do I choose this?….
Because My Heart is strong, it has never been stronger, yet I am older
Because My Lungs are pink and healthy and both still there, whole and able
Because My Ears can hear the wind, my children’s laughter, my lover’s whispers
Because My Legs can move me, wherever I desire, up and down, on and on without stopping
Because My Eyes can see beauty all around me, a friend’s smile, a flower’s bloom
Because My Fingers can feel a tear rolling down a soft cheek, shake a stranger’s hand
Because My Mind is full, anxious to share: thoughts, dreams, feelings and can form the words
Because…Because….I CAN.
This morning’s inspiration in music:
Have a beautiful day!
goosebumps…awesome piece 🙂
Thx girl!
Love it! Your car is your freedom–just think how lost you feel when it breaks!
I am now
without
a car (made that crazy decision!) so I ride my bike to work (it’s only a 2 1/2 km ride) so it was an invigorating ride today! My “fast car” has become my bike and it is such freedom; I care barely describe it! (Though I try, obviously! LOL)
This is a beautiful, inspirational piece, Shawna. I love the way your bike becomes a symbol of everything good and healthy about your life.