I would not have thought it possible,

to fill the air with so much goodness.

Fresh rain

honeysuckles

wild roses

wood violets

and the unbelievably provocative scent of willow.

Why I did not lie down and breath my lungs to bursting, I do not know

Instead I walked.

Let raspberry canes and rose thorns scratch love notes on my skin.

Washed my legs in rain soaked grass and filled my shoes with puddles

Stopped often to feel this world kiss my soul

Emerged dripping from this secluded treasure onto the public walking path

Smiling ridiculously, I am sure

An older lady strolling with her dog, curiously smiled back