Speed Walker

Slow it down, speed walker.
This is no race,
no ribbon at the finish,
walk with your grace.
Walk like you dance,
reflecting the depth and curiosity
of your soul.
Your strong bones
have learned to maneuver
this new body they've taken.
The way you walk speaks
in every language.
You never take steps alone,
so hold your head up,
eyes to the horizon,
your steps are guided
by something higher~
but you still choose the pace.
Don't you want to remember the way the ground feels?
And the sound of your feet
dancing with the Earth?
I promise the voices of the birds
are sweeter than the one in your head.
Quiet down,
bend down and get close,
ear to the Earth,
shhhh.....
listen.
Maybe you will get to hear a heartbeat
that reminds you
of the miracle it is be alive.
Maybe you will feel the energy of
sunshine on the blades of green grass,
and not want to walk so fast,
with such heavy feet.
You see,
when you step,
Mother is healing you,
allowing you to soak up her medicine.
So slow it down, speed walker,
keep a steady pace,
you are no where near the journey's end.