The Road Less Gravelled

Her heart craves acreage
     as an escape when it
     is heavy – which is most
     days.
Although the sun shines
     upon her brow, she feels
     exhausted like a fish who
     swims all day long against
     the current.
A burly gray cloud threatens
     rain, but she keeps smiling
     until it dissolves and
     whimpers disappearing
     across the horizon.
She sets out walking down the
     road less gravelled to enjoy
     the fresh air and her own
     peace of mind.

Jolly Jeffers Goins – 09/10/2016