It was October 1995.
Walking to Meadow
Crrrrisssppcccrrracckllewwooosshh walking through autumn leaves.
Wide trail lined with small trees and undergrowth
Deep ruts from tractor tires
Adjacent to small irregular shaped fields for corn and soybeans
Winding stream with rocky bed to cross twice
Broad wings take hawk gliding above tree tops
A mossy granite block marks the place where a one room farm-house stood
I stopped near the end of the road by steep eroded bank
Observing bright afternoon sun’s reflection on a calm pool in stream
A cool gust of wind sends ripples across water
Twinkling stars appear on the surface
My destination is meadow bounded by tree covered ridges
Meadow with island of tulip trees
Tulip trees with bright yellow leaves
Tulip trees with brown flower pods pointed to clear blue sky
Elements earth and sky connect through trees
I found my connection with earth and sky walking to meadow
Elizabeth Frazee 15-Oct-1995
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