My heart beats slower
and slower.
As I listen,
I can almost drown
in the silence
between thumps.
Air sighs in my lungs,
bringing energy and peace.
I lose myself in
the drift of my thoughts.
I turn my face
toward the sun,
basking with closed eyes,
pivoting
with the sunflowers.
Colors dazzle my eyelids,
and rainbows bloom
with a tilt of my head.
Body in complete
relaxation,
energy flows in my veins.
Eyes open,
body moves.
Spell is broken,
but the peace remains,
and joy fills my heart.

Lindsey Milton 1993

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