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I lay naked here
Under this tall pine tree
And allow the sun to caress
The parts of me
She never gets to see
Watch the clouds float by
On a mission
Driven by winds
That do not reach me
Listen to leaves crash through
Branches as they fall to the ground
Birds chirp happily
A fly buzzing nearby
Investigating me
What is this fear
I feel
When I hear the approaching
Foot falls
And what do I do
In response to their call?
Do I cover up quickly
Before anyone can see
Or lay still
Body exposed
Skin bare
Comfortable
In my own
Vulnerability
And how does this choice
Inform my life,
How I regularly
Interact
With all of those around me
Do I let them see
My suffering
My struggles
My loves
What truly ignites me
Or do I cover up
Wear the face of comfortable
Familiarity
Mundane
Stability
And if I do cover up
How will this sweet
Warm
Nectar of sunlight
Ever reach me
In the places
That have
The most
Need