small creatures - the ripples of water and light in this sometimes stream the gurgle and rush and the smooth stillness of sound where water and light pool
I hear the rustle of unfallen leaves
while nearby tall trees with no leaves worship the sky
my feet walk on the fallen
with shadows and light on everything I am and on everything around me I leave nature ascending to a warm house and quiet memories - small creatures ripples of water and light shadow and light air and light in me