A subtle wind blew ever so lightly!

As it passed through the tree-tops

It picked up some strength.

Then it twirled down into last year's leaves

Causing them to spiral up and land again.

She stood alone under the trees

Breathing in a full breath of renewal

"Where have you been," she asked

"I missed you so.

What kept you all this time?"

Then the wind caressed her cheek

Murmuring softly:

"I needed to refresh myself

So that we could continue where we left off:

Loving and caring for each other!"

The wind continued into the meadow

Relieved, she knew that it was safe

To follow her new friend

As long as Prana was within

It would carry her as she would bring

The healing breath along the path

Thus intertwined they picked up speed

Enabling her to sow her seeds

Upon the fertile Earth

Where, in the next turn of the Seasons

Her replicas - most beautiful and strong

Would wait to meet their "father"

A strong but gentle Breath of Air.

Nori

2003

A Breath of Fresh Air