A Forest Walk

As I traipse through a pine forest, I inhale sharply the resinous scent of sap. I feel my feet sink slightly into the pine needles which carpet the forest floor in a rug of burnt orange. As I walk slowly the sun peeks through the branches overhead. The slanting rays of light filtering through to shine upon my upturned face. Branches creak and twigs snap as the squirrels chase each other in a game of 'catch me if you can' High above in the treetops, birds chitter and chatter excitedly as an owl hoots in the distance. I stop. I close my eyes and breathe deep. Taking in all of the peacefulness. All of the beauty and wonder of Mother Nature. As all of my senses are blissfully fulfilled.