I Went On A Hike

and I felt inspired

I went on a hike

I’m covered in mud 

I’m cold

I’m wet

I’m dehydrated

My head hurts and probably will for a couple of hours

My big toe oddly hurts for some reason and probably will for a day or two

My knees ache and probably will for a couple of week

My palms are scabbed and my arms are scraped

And I regret nothing

I walked on the shoulders of the gods

I stared into their blue abyss that started back

I felt their cold breath on my face

I marveled at the cathedrals of every step and refuge

I heard their rushing waters whisper to me

I touched their icy thoughts

And I felt present and free

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