The Daily Ritual

Earphones in, music on
Coat at the ready
Should rain come
The beat kicks in
Off I roam

The sun shines down
Autumnal chill surrounds
Clean, sharp air in
The day’s stress out
The ritual begins

The ascent begins
The beats kick in
Up country lanes
With nature abound
Beauty all around

Familiar strangers I see
A glance, a nod
A simple connection made
Past them I go
Marching to the beat

On I go, step by step
Beat by beat
Pace matches music
All thoughts fall away
Only the moment exists

The hill is crested
Easy times ahead
Tree lined roads
Dappled in light
My heart beats with delight

On the final stretch
The Grace-ful music ends
Real life slowly returns
The ritual near complete
Peace emanating from my feet

The daily steps taken
On a path often travelled
Yet every day is different
With fresh delights
Waiting to be found