Day 19: The Smell of Spring

here on the eve
of the first day of spring
high in the mountains
far from home
I sit on the porch
at the sun country inn
resting
at peace
the end of hard day's ride

I breathe deep
of the fresh mountain air
and close my eyes as I recall the scents of the day

burning wood
fertilizer
fresh mown grass
cattle
chickens
pine trees

I fall asleep to my
scent-fueled memories