High Above the City

Summary

Leah Lynch shares an inspirational poem about finding joy and peace in nature, particularly while hiking in the woods with her dog and viewing the world from a mountain's perspective.

Abstract

In response to Weekly Prompt 30 of 52 from Dancing Elephants Press, Leah Lynch presents a reflective piece on the serenity and clarity that nature provides. Lynch expresses her happiness when hiking with her dog, emphasizing how the experience allows her to escape anxiety and recharge. The poem "High Above the City" captures the tranquility of being in the mountains, the connectedness of the world below, and the personal growth achieved through these moments in nature. Lynch also thanks Dr. Preeti Singh for the writing prompt and references other Medium articles that resonate with the theme of finding peace in nature.

Opinions

Lynch finds her greatest joy in hiking with her dog, which helps her find balance and center herself.
She believes that viewing the world from a mountain provides a breathtaking perspective and a sense of connectedness.
The author values the de-stressing effect of nature, particularly the wind in the trees, which helps her forget her worries.
Lynch suggests that the beauty of nature, such as distant mountains, can alleviate personal fears and concerns.
She expresses gratitude for the companionship of her dog during her nature walks.
The poem conveys a sense of accomplishment and self-discovery with each mountain climbed.
Lynch appreciates the writing prompt provided by Dr. Preeti Singh, indicating its role in inspiring her poem.

In response to Weekly Prompt 30 of 52 of Dancing Elephants Press

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There is nothing that makes me happier than hiking in the woods with my dog. Nature keeps me balanced and helps me find my center. It allows me to take a break from my anxiety and recharge my soul. Feeling the wind blowing through the trees allows me to de-stress and forget about the world for a while.

Viewing the world from a mountain gives you breathtaking views and a different perspective. Everything is smaller when you are overlooking a city. You can see how everything is connected and get a birds-eye view of the streets and businesses below.

High above the city the greatest joy is found look into the distance reaching for the clouds

Getting lost in the wind that blows past every tree spending time in nature always centers me

Escaping what tends to weigh heavy on my mind somehow distant mountains help my fears unwind

The happiest traveler keeps me company four legs, a waggy tail walks ahead of me

Nothing is out of reach Just one step at a time I discover myself with each mountain climbed

Thank you Dr. Preeti Singh for this beautiful writing prompt.

Akemi Sagawa finds solace in her gorgeous garden.

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