Cold day, freeze warning. Dark at the trail head. Brisk cold wind.
Out for a short hike. One step. Two step. One step two step.
Path lies straight up. Up and up it goes. Inhale exhale. Inhale exhale.
Sun comes up. Birds chirp.
One step. Two step. One step Two step.
High up. Higher still to go.
Silence all around. Cars on freeway far away down below.
Birds chirping still.
One step two step. One step two step.
Beautiful view. Lovely morning.
Heart beats and hammers and beats.
Breath in and breath out.
One step. Two step.
Apple cheeks. Freezing hands. Peaceful mind. Grateful for my life.
How lucky I am to have all this in my life? One step. Two step. One step Two step.
December 12, 2013