Find a little mountain of your own,
Build a sanctuary you can call home.
The sun, the rain, the wind, the snow
Will be your friends as you go.
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You do this not to isolate,
But instead to contemplate –
Those quiet moments shall enliven you
So you can re-enter the world anew.
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No storm nor cloud can end this time
For all elements here align
To aid you to recuperate –
For in this place is love, never hate.
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Breath in the crystal clear air
As the gentle breeze ruffles your hair.
All this must feel like a dream
As you drink pure waters of the stream.
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And as you descend the rocky terrain
You smile as you see the world again.
Whenever your facing problems alone
Step back and build a little mountain of your own.
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About
This poem is about the importance of retreating from the world and caring for yourself once in a while or when the world gets you down. It’s important we all have a place where we can restore ourselves. I think self-care and being able to openly talk about mental health issues is so important.
Being high up on mountains or hills is where I can restore myself.
The title of the poem is adapted from a lyric by the band Idlewild.
The photos come from mountain hiking holidays I did in Scotland (2018) and Wales and Ireland (2019).
Thanks for reading this. If you have any comments, it’d be great to hear from you.
I hope you all have a good week. Stay safe and healthy 😊