Outlaw

I’ve been slipping into

My hillbilly ways

Again, digging deep

Curling my toes in

The forest mud finding

Soothing coolness…

Breathing deep of life

Exhaling release

Of yesterday

Finding the rhythm

Of pride and serenity

In the cry of the hunt

Of owls against the moon

While toads growl incessantly

Towards their love…

Distant thunder rumbles

Promising a brief respite

From the heavy heat

As a beautiful waltz

Plays gently, while

I lean upon your arm

Relaxing against my rock

Safe in my shelter

Relishing in your strength

Assured of a long path

Of unconditional love

And moments of now