Five days in the Woods

Just five days in the woods, look what happened

The flower inside me has bloomed again

I look in the mirror and I can see

A bouncy child of nine or ten

Five days amidst trees, look what happened

I'm washed afresh and vibrantly alive

I'm filled with energy as I buzz around

Like an enthusiastic bee building a hive

Five nights under stars, look what happened

I've remembered who I am inside

I'm dreaming with my eyes open in wonder

Embracing this mystery with arms open wide

Five evenings gathered around a sacred fire

Has kindled my very own spark of divinity

Stroked and brought forth a passion for living

From dormant embers that were collecting in me

Five days of building a little community

Discovering humanity in myself and others

Forging friendships and building bonds

With strangers who became sisters and brothers