Things That Make Me Feel Alive (a poem)

Jocelyn Elizabeth

15 Jan 2024

Things that make me feel alive

looking up at infinite stars
the world spinning
around me

hot breath against bitter cold air
steam floating
around me

feeling the warmth of your arms
a blanket wrapped
around me

downpour of falling rain
shining like glitter
around me

bright colors unfolding
chase the sunset
around me

the crash of ocean waves
finding the shore
around me

being present to
this beautiful life
around me

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