I Never Knew

I never knew how much I loved
Breathing deeply and filling my lungs with fresh air,
Until fresh air was no longer available.

I never knew how much I loved the depth, breadth and stillness of silence,
Until my ears were ringing with the madness of cities.

I never knew how much I loved
Sitting with the peaceful company of my own presence,
Until I was saturated with busyness.

I never knew how much I was in love
With Mother Nature,
Until I gulped hungrily at a gust of crisp clean air,
Listened to her harmonious, intoxicating silence.
Until I saw her in my own being,
My own breath,
My own body,
My existence- I never knew.

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