A Place Where Love is Heard

Out where the air

has been refreshed by the forest

and the sounds ushered in

speak peace

to lengthening heartbeats.

The soft roar of shimmering trees

and the thrum of little creatures

settles in until

one can lower lashes down and almost 

sense new life pushing up through

tired leaves tucked in to rest.

And when the sun reaches out

to take face with faithful hands

and place a kiss on each cheek

as breeze tenderly tussles hair,

here, for now,

it is well.