Surely, Before, Abby Nix

Surely, Before

by Abby Nix

Surely, I’ve seen the grandeur of mountains, Felt rain trickle down my skin, Painted with colors from the sky’s palette onto the canvas of my mind. Surely, I’ve experienced these things. But, I ask, have you? Have you seen the Mountain tops curving with the earth? Have you felt warm and cozy in a downpour from above? Have you felt at home, outside, with the one you love? Have you remembered, in a moment, to soak up every second? I’ve learned this lesson that I may teach to you, For what you think is not real at all Until you’ve stood there, frozen With the one you love, Senses heightened, Worldview enlightened. Surely, before you have experienced life, Surely, hereafter you shall know how it feels to be alive.