Lie Down
by Rose Cook
It is time to lie down
remember the earth
so leaves may rustle
keen notes over
return to small being again
the relief of perspective
lay down arms, back, head
empty whirring fears
This is all there is
ground – air – forest – light
This is all there
tick of insects
voice of birds
This is all
cool grass – nearby water flow
This is
receive raindrops on upturned face
breath breath breath
This
Rose Cook 