With you in the Silence

I close my eyes and listen to the breeze, birds singing, traffic sounds from somewhere far in the distance, trees rustling, noises stealing the silence of the moment, senses atingle. I am fully aware of the warmth of the sun on my skin, the slight gust of the wind through my hair and a strong smell of wild garlic.

Completely lost in the moment, thoughts flowing freely in and out of my mind, aware of all my feelings at once and aware where in my body I feel them, from contentment to bliss, switched in everywhere, from the pit of my stomach to the tiny hairs on the back of my neck. 

Love, joy, happiness; glowing, energy is racing through my veins, pouring from my fingertips, from my toes, from my heart, into my head. Ecstasy, engulfing me entirely, fully alive and fully aligned with the earth, from the ground to the sky. Lost somewhere in timeless bliss.  Vibrant colours, shapes and patterns dancing behind closed eyes.

The world outside falls silent, and just for an instant you're here with me. Wrapping your arms around me, feeling your warmth, your love, I'm home, I'm safe. I stay for as long as my thoughts allow and silence is gone. 

Almost at once I feel all my senses return, the ground below me, the sounds in the sky above me, pins and needles, tingling through my fingers and toes, I can hear myself breathing, I touch my heart to feel you once more. 

I am ready... I open my eyes. 

By Maggie Martin