Tuesday Slice: Accurate forecast

 

I turned off the car radio

as I turned off the main highway

rolling down the windows a bit

breathing a bit more deeply

The cool, fresh air accompanied me

fresh thinking is what I sought

to clear my mind of its clutter

my schedule having a mind of its own these days

Another turn, and bright sunlight

is replaced by dappled light of piney woods

I slow way down, following the signs

my heartbeat slowing as wheels crunch on gravel

I rolled into my parking spot

rolled up the windows, turned off the car

slowly began unloading my belongings

feeling like I'm back where I belong

To mark the season's turning

breathe deeply

make a fresh start

be mindful

soak in sunlight

slow down

let tension roll away

to just...be

All photos by Christine Margocs, November 2021.