Why I Walk

I walk 

when I want to run

(away)

when my body urges me into movement

when I need to clear my head

my heart

I walk when skies are grey or blue

when the is air hot and still and wraps around my body

or cool and crisp tingling my skin

to see the first threads of sunlight

and feel its warmth

or to see the last rays dip below the horizon

I walk when I want to breathe

deep breaths of fresh air

when I want to feel my heart beating 

and know that is is there

when I feel powerful 

or powerless

when I can't find a way to be still

when there are too many questions

and no answers

to think

to not think

because I can
because I am my mothers daughter