The year was over, or the year had just begun rather. I stood at the edge of the island watching the smoke clear from the spectacular bursts of light, color, and sound. Oh, how in awe of fireworks I am. Trying to replay the memory in my mind as if to cement it there for eternity. I wanted to remember this moment.
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The stars showed themselves again. I wrapped my arms around my shoulders, my head leaned back and I breathed. The warm air filled my lungs like honey in a jar.
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I love you I whispered aloud. I smiled and the universe whispered back, I love you too.
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Families and couples on vacation walked by peering over at me. I’m sure I looked crazy and drunk. Maybe I am, and maybe I was. But, in that instant, I never felt more in love with me and content with the notion of bringing in the year alone and continuing on in solitude.
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A year of growth, understanding, awareness of my own toxicity and taking the steps to remedy them. I whispered love and compassion for the world and for myself. I closed my eyes, sat in the moment and breathed in the honey.
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~ Tori F. Baby
#2020 #livehappii #breathehoney