Freedom Forest
By Aaliyah V
Published 29 September 2022
The cold wind flows past my nose following loose leaves.
Towering trees stand by me, carefree, away from all trouble.
As I walk the crunch of the grass tells me how alone and free I am in this peaceful environment.
Silence.
All alone in these serene scenes.
Hidden in this forest, I'm unseen.
All I do is daydream.
The aroma of eucalyptus fills me up.
Minty, pepper, fresh, it’s all I can focus on.
Who thought a hidden forest could be as refreshing as a cold glass of lemonade?
As the smell talks to me, the birds begin to sing to me.
The satisfaction overfills me.
The trees and bushes follow me around, constantly.
I cannot escape.
Though that is for the better.
The smell, noises, sights and feelings, they all overtake me.
There’s no coming back.