James Mudrak

Stampede Reservoir

another trip
filled with uncertainty and discovery, 
bald eagles soaring in the bluest of skies 
like pebbles thrown across placid lakes, 
wary doe feed along the reservoir bank, 
it amazes me what this world creates 
bringing it into fruition
staring out to a mountain range.
burnt to a crisp as i write this 
the sun and i, you see,
have an interesting relationship, 
should’ve probably put on the sunscreen 
hunched over in the tent thinking
how nature truly 
brings us closer
to what life means: 
being at peace,
loving friends and family, 
understanding yourself, 
and the nature of things.
 
quit being in a rush 
to get stuff done,
leave your phone behind 
stand in the forest 
amongst the trees
let the wind
make your body sway, 
serenity brings solitude 
money can always be made, 
but these moments
we must cherish
as they can never be replaced.

James Mudrak is an aspiring artist, writer, and creator graduating this winter with a BA of Arts in Literature in Writing Studies. He enjoys spending his alone time creating and working on his brand Unify Collective and his other various creative endeavors. To find out more about James, we encourage you to visit his website: unifycollective.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @jamezmudrak.