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# Sunlit Moss
- URL: https://www.cjb.today/sunlit-moss/
- Published: 2024-10-23T18:29:48.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-01T17:37:08.000Z
- Description: Nature has everything you need...
- Author: CJB
- Tags: Poems & Poetry, Blog Seeds 🌱, creating365, Creativity & Art, Soul Happiness, Health & Healing, Mental Health & Wellness, Kindness & Love, Life Musings, Life Quotes, Music & Entertainment, Relationships, Spoken Word, Spiritual & Philosophy, Writing & Books

[VIEW ARTWORK 🌈](https://storage.ghost.io/c/04/5f/045faada-d71f-4d4f-a66f-34e457421967/content/images/2024/10/Mossy-Sunlight.jpg?ref=cjb.today) 

This morning I went for a short—  
which soon became—  
long, hill walk.  
I didn't talk.  
  
I went through the walking motions,  
moving my legs felt like moving oceans.  
Thoughts rushed into my mind,  
like a dam bursting to unwind.  
  
It took me a while to dry one out,  
pegging a soulful question about:  
Do my wellies have a soul?  
I mean— they have a sole!  
Soul or sole— it was daydreaming— that's all.  
  
At cloud level, I refocused my eyes,  
tears reflected a river of silent cries,  
my ears concurred its musical flow,  
my dog's eyes & ears made that two in a row!  
  
I meandered along, thoughts seeking hope:  
When will my dad die, how will I cope—  
How have people before me managed?  
I send my love, and pray they're undamaged.  
  
The glare of the sun pulled me along,  
Or was it Bella, with her playful yawn?  
She has a soul—such a beautiful one,  
As she squatted, and peed under the sun.  
  
I echoed the wind as I cleared my throat,  
feeling body heat growing under my coat.  
The warmth echoed the autumn brown—  
as the view floated up, I floated down.  
  
My arms & legs flickered, like buzzing bees,  
as I walked among the tall, staring trees.  
I thought I saw a white animal run,  
as I focused on moss hugging the sun.  
  
Leaving my body, I merged with the scene,  
sunlit moss, warmth, dry leaves, twas serene!  
My soul bathed for moments thinking of life,  
the sheen of the moss took away my strife.  
  
Then, in a blink, I was back at home,  
connected to the internet via my phone.  
In every thought, and every action,  
love teases me with nature's attraction.

"One of the things I love about the writing community (or is it creative community) is that you can find inspiration in the interaction between people. I found inspiration from seeing a [post from @mellowdraama](https://x.com/mellowdraama/status/1848340804399403345?ref=cjb.today) which reminded me of how wonderful moss is. That thought stayed with me and when I was out walking I focused immediately on the moss when I came upon it, and I took these photos. Thank you @mellowdraama - your post inspired this poem"

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