so i sat out on the deck only to be approached by four baby racoons
and their momma. i fed them my dinner by hand.
they were such hungry dinner companions.
their faces alone pushed a big grin into my cheeks.

i moved to the front porch only to be startled by a green tiny frog who hopped upon my foot. i sat so still. such a small contact brought such a grand delight.

i was lured into the forest by the sound of a bird i couldnt identify.
further and further it pulled me into the woods.
i never found her but she directed me to another meeting.

another momma with her baby.
deer...softly chewing the leaves on the ground.

i could feel it shift.
my lonliness into a connectedness.
a feeling that all is right
all is in the proper place.
wild but peaceful random encounters,
reminding me that magic is all around me...
in unexpected moments of lonliness
i felt surrounded by so much beauty.
i did not feel lonely.

what i ache for is often just a step outside my door.