Let Me Be in the Woods

Let me be in the woods

If not tonight

Then in my dreams

Please

Let me be in the woods

Let me be near the trees

With earth beneath my feet

Wind chilled against my neck

Arms with goosebumps

Let me be in the woods

Let me smell the scent of pine

Rainwater washes away pain

Surrounded by Mother Earth

Pine needle cushions and blankets of stardust

Let me be in the woods

Let me hear running water

And see the soft green light

Sun pours through cracks of dust

When sunset falls

Let me be in the woods

Let me feel the calm

The peace that surrounds

Mystery and danger so softened

By beauty, please

Let me be in the woods

Let me go home

Where I was born from the earth

Surrounded by water and green

Sunlight through branches

Smells of pure relief

Let me be in the woods

-Ella