A brief respite from the chaos of the city

'Twas a crisp winter's afternoon,
I took flight
from a city's hostility.

Each bend of the road
gave way to a kingdom
of beauty.

A lingering waft of pinons
beckoned me deeper still
into the wilderness.

Sparkling through gold
and crimson hues, an icy
waterfall tumbled down a
rugged spire.

With its rainbow's promise,
my soul soared, recaptured
by nature's beauty.