Day 143: Oak

walking through the woods yesterday i noticed you. like many others you were standing tall and deeply rooted. i greeted you, appreciated your beauty (in my mind), but had every intention of passing to continue my journey along the winding stream. i placed my hands on you for support as i passed and immediately paused as a powerful flow of energy moved through my hands and arms and into my chest. you held me and i looked at you, as closely and as far as i could. though your bark appeared rough and corrugated it felt soft and supple. i was mesmerized and found myself wanting to know more about you, about your story. i felt i needed to go, but i promise i will return.