On a mild afternoon

With eyes closed

I stand still and 

Let sunshine envelop me

My body drinks in the rays

Quenching a need

Deep down

That only the sun can fill

A fuel that offers

Health

Well-being

Connectedness

Solace 

Vitamin D 

The source of life

Is right there

I need only turn toward it

To receive the grace of

 Its gifts.

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years. View all posts by lenleatherwood