~ This is a walk taken during the winter at my Secret Garden in the Smoky Mountains. At the time this walk was given by tweet. I would, once again, like to share this special time ~
~ My shadow is the only one to walk with me ~
~ My shadow looks closely as I point out the labyrinth of tangled tree limbs profiled against the sky ~
~ My shadow worries as blood trickles down my arm where caught on briars moments before~
~ My shadow and I appreciate the contrast of a red leaf against gray trees ~
~ My shadow holds my hand as I find a way across the rain swollen creek ~
~ My shadow and I share a rock where the creek splits into separate branches ~
~ My shadow listens as I explain the mystery clear pools of water hold for me~
~ My shadow watches as I run fingertips through the water, enjoying the silk like smoothness~
~ My shadow and I meld into one, in the dim shade of the trees ~
~ My shadow is pleased at the beauty and the vision I shared today ~
~ My shadow and I leave the woods closer than ever before ~
