fall ignores its invitation, tress hang heavy with dew, mosquitos feed on my exposed skin. my dog advances ever so slowly, allowing the feast upon me while i tug her along, eager to find shelter once again. 10.11.17

learning to ride the waves within me crests and falls strong swells forward reluctant pulls back i steady in my stance rising with the height to gaze along the horizon 10.10.17

worn to bone on bone stretched out thin pressed flat into the earth i yearn to merge fully to the pulse of life 10.9.17 [Image Source]

back on the mat feet grow roots into the floor shoulders soften, then open to the sky breath is audible reminding me of my place in earth’s cycle 10.8.17 [Image Source]

today i return to practice extend myself once more, waking too early for comfort; darkness urges me to reconsider the journey i have chosen. determined i gather my fuel, my comforts and my strength, then depart 10.7.17