Everything Beautiful

"Everything Beautiful"

Day breaks and we stroll toward the waters edge.

Silently we listen to the sounds encircling us.

The dense forest awakens to nature's music,

as our feathered friends welcome the new day.

Rays of light bounce off the waters surface,

Giving warmth to the cooler waters below.

Sounds once heard while strolling through the forest,

Now drowned out as we come to the river's edge.

Still drowsy from a long nights sleep,

I cup handfuls of cool water from the river.

Quickly splashing my face I shudder,

as droplets of ice seep into my pores.

Taking your hand and pressing it inside mine,

I hold on as the raging river flows beneath us.

Swinging and swaying, our bodies are carried away

as the cascading river winds and rushes out to sea.

Our eyes search for signs of life on nearby shores,

as the river's swift current carries us downstream.

We discover birds taking flight over cascading waters,

and deer standing motionless beneath evergreen trees.

How refreshing the smell of the pine trees

and the forest floor just after the rain.

How sweet the smell of the honeysuckle

sprinkled with splashes of morning dew.

As our journey ends I hold your body close.

Your lips passionately press against mine

while the warm gentle drops of summer rain

softly touch our cheeks with wet kisses.

Looking up at each other, our eyes lock in place,

as we silently gaze upon each other's face.

As the river runs through me, I'm inspired to press my face

against your neck and whisper "Everything beautiful, is you,"