23.

it was a relatively mild day out,

so i invited maja

to the forest area behind my house.

the property was over 5 acres,

there was grass and trees

and emptiness for miles.

i took a few polaroids

of the trees,

maja’s golden brown hair,

her pale dress,

and lace tights,

the grass,

the house,

the breeze,

the stillness.

we lay beside each other,

not speaking,

just breathing

and being.