I am me
when I pack two days ahead
arrange babysitting for the furs
and book my ticket the day of

I am me
arriving at Grand Central 
an hour before departure
heading to the lounge

I am me
buying a pretzel 
eating mindfully
as I people watch

I am me
time to board the train
window seat
headphones on

I am me
Concrete to green 
tracks to wilderness
fast to slow

I am me
destination is known
as the green school bus 
waits

I am me
the gates of the Retreat 
gives a blessing
releasing the iron bars de mi alma 

I am me
suitcase dumped in the foyer
red barn beckons
and I am wrapped in the healing power of the donks.