Confortably content
in this remote wilderness,
we climb the shoulder
of this massive mountain.
Feel its dependable permanence.
We've escaped the noise
of the world left behind
and follow this hiking trail
into the silence.
© 2025 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1. West Elk Wilderness Area - Colorado
2. Grand Teton National Park - Wyoming
Now that you have
escaped the screens and devices,
the crowds and the traffic,
the offensive noise of he world,
you are fully capable
of engaging in
a deep, spiritual activity
of reflective listening.
Mindfully considering
the source of natural sounds.
Respecting the simplicity
of its genesis,
as you listen with reverence
and quiet alertness
to the silence that
precedes and concludes it.
© 2024 Richard Havenga
