The forest sprawled, unending over the mountains. Trees grew intimately and the thick canopy hid all from view, undaunted by time and distance.
She paused at the top of the hill. Grass claimed the rest of the path. She shifted her bag on her shoulders, her eyes tracking the sun, the wind, and the oncoming clouds with an understanding that only pain could teach.
It was silent but for the restless branches and territorial birds. The valley was serene as it was treacherous. Beautiful as it was deadly. She brushed her fingers over the handle of the knife attached to her waist. The clawed scars on her shoulder and back burned like the fires she lit at the heart of winter, desperate to fend off the cold and the animals.
She knew that one day she would meet her end under the eternal gaze of the forest. The time would come when she would finally meet the death that fell, wet, from storms. That lingered in the eyes of beasts. So her body would become part of life, eternally reborn.
She breathed the smell of oncoming rain and stepped into the forest’s embrace.
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The mountains make me want to pack a backpack and roam the vast wilderness.
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I’m so glad! 😀
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Reblogged this on The Rucksack and commented:
Very beautiful
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The imagery in this was awe inspiring. Beautifully written.
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Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!
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This is very good. You hint at so much, but leave it unsaid. Consider yourself followed. I look forward to reading more.
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Thank you!! I’m so glad you liked it. I hope the rest of my writing doesn’t disappoint =].
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A snippet of a story I’d love to hear the end of… I’m with you…love the mountains and love backpacking but haven’t been in ages.
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Thanks for reading! The mountains are amazing. I hope you can go again soon!
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“she would finally meet the death that fell, wet, from storms. That lingered in the eyes of beasts. So her body would become part of life, eternally reborn.”
Beautifully constructed! 🙂
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Thank you!!! 😀
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Very nice. Makes me want to go hiking, and I hate hiking :b
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Hehe glad you enjoyed it! Good to know it can evoke such strong feelings :D.
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Serene & Treacherous – I love that pairing. ❤ #zerocharisma
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Thanks! 😀
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The forest, laden with many dangers despite the alluring sense of beauty, destroys many. However, there are those few who can conquer its challenges, though even then it is a momentary victory. A very moving piece.
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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. =]
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