The Green Man's Autumn Equinox greetings

This amazing sculpture is deep in Hamsterley Forest, one of my favourite haunts, it is place of beauty, peace, wild spaces and provides wonderful walking meditation for me. I wrote the poem a few years ago now but it still reflects how I feel about walking in nature - although, these days, with more creaks and groans from both me and the forest I think.

Walking

The physicality of motion

Hips harmonically playing

Striding stretching, bending

Feeling every muscle working

The sensuality of action

Skin glowing, sliding, heart pumping

Optimum function, oxygen flooding

Pleasure centre responding

The practicality of reaction

Through thought, muscle patterning

Feet, legs, body, head all following

Mind appears aimless, meandering

The freedom of distraction

Unconsciously sorting, clearing, storing

Shoulders relaxing back straightening

Peace, balance, tranquillity affirming

The release of emotion,

Earthy walking potion

Body, soul unification

Sanctified inspiration 

I'm hoping to go and see Long Meg and her Daughters at the weekend, so watch this space!

Hugs

Lindsey