something new

i sat upon a fallen tree
listening, pondering, on what lies beneath
thinking of a natural spring
in needing of cleansing
the sun beat down on my bare shoulder
rejoicing the hope inside of me
that breeze filled the void in my blood stream
in my mind i never felt so natural

i just came apart walking through the forest
i shed the shame in the river bed
the sun warmed me with hope
i am new again