Returning to Earth by mythsteps published on 2022-09-01T19:02:20Z RETURNING TO EARTH When I see those clouds around the mountain peak I feel inspired—I dream of a life I can not live until I’ve elevated myself through slow steady climbing. Up there: a life of peace. But I dream too often-- I cloud my eyes and as a result sometimes trip and hit the ground-- sometimes hard. Then as I lie there on my belly putting head and body together the dirt and stone and grass under me begin to speak—silently saying: welcome back. Yes, I know them. But I often forget to visit. However, like a loving mother they forgive the child for being foolish. Home is any place where I feel small and humble yet secure. I do need to dream. However I must keep at least one eye clear and looking down so I won’t trip and land hard-- down, so I’ll remember to return softly to the earth where I can feast and fortify for the slow heavy climb. Genre poetry