A Place Like Home

Tranquility washes over me -

stress leaving in an instant.

The overlapping sage-green mountains,

like a wall - protecting me.

The world ceases to exist,

laughter filling the air,

the serene country view,

as beautiful as a cool summer's day.

I feel the temperature drop, the sky turning red -

darkness begins to fall.

The birds stop their calls.

The gentle hoot of an owl,

declaring night.

Stars twinkle as the moon rises,

peace enters the world.

As the wind blows cold,

warmth fills the air.

Laughter echoes through the night,

fires crackle;

home.