On the Prairie

 

On the Prairie

I feel refreshed, restored, renewed

On the Prairie

I see the darkest night, the brightest sunrise, the biggest open sky

On the Prairie

I smell scared skunks, fields of fresh dirt, farms of cattle

On the Prairie

I hear the wind, familiar voices, grandpa’s polka

On the Prairie

I find healing, hope, direction

On the Prairie

I remember, reflect, dream

On the Prairie

I breathe.

Every November, my family and I pack up our van and drive 20+ hours to visit family in the Northern Plains. I cherish this time of “escape” from my normal routine.

I’m  attempting to post every Tuesday as part of the weekly Slice of Life over at Two Writing Teachers.

2 thoughts on “On the Prairie

  1. Nanc says:

    I love this line….On the Prairie

    I find healing, hope, direction….I need a traveling week to reconnect with Dave and anyone else willing to road trip it with me. I enjoyed reading about the Northern Plains. xo nanc

  2. says:

    Refreshed, Restored, Renewed…that’s the way we should all feel on those little get-aways to see family and friends. But I love all the word choices you gave us.

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