"close your eyes and
imagine yourself in a
calm, peaceful place..."

I closed my eyes
and imagined I was
walking barefoot
along a beach
I felt the warmth
of the sun on my skin
the sand under my feet
and the coolness
of the water as
the waves crashed

"maybe a quiet meadow,
notice your surroundings..."

I sat on a log in a
mountain meadow
with colorful wildflowers
all around me
I could hear the birds
I took a deep breath
and drank in the
fragrance of the flowers
I felt the gentle breeze
as it blew through the trees

"maybe you're inside now,
safe and sound, notice your
surroundings, and use all
your senses..."

I was inside a cabin
standing at the glass doors
looking out at the mountains
and the trees around the lake
watching the sun set
behind the ridge
I could hear the pop and crackle
of wood as it burned in the fireplace
the room was warm and dark
I felt your presence behind me
then your arms slipped around
my waist and held me close
I felt the warmth of your love
not a word was spoken
as we watched the sun
slowly fade away...

you are my refuge
into thoughts of you
I can retreat at anytime
escape to the
isle of you