Mist drifted down along the rolling
hills. Among the hills was a cluster of forest and in that forest was a cabin.
The cabin was rustic but comfortable with a wildwood as the backyard. Owls
hooted in the night, light rain fell on lush green trees. Two small lantern
lights were placed outside the door of the cabin, an inviting sight that
promised warmth on a rainy night. Inside the cabin was a crackling fire in the
hearth. Wooden chairs with cushioning, a small kitchen that had the aroma of
baked goods and coffee. The scent of wood smoke and fresh cut wood lingered
through the whole cabin. A small black cat was resting by the fire, warming
itself against the damp air. It purred softly as it drifted off to sleep. The
atmosphere was so calming that the air itself would calm the most anxious
person with each breath they took. The calm drifted over the woods, relaxation
was easily achieved here.
The outside world had storms and
fires to put out but the small cabin had only gentle rain and the sound of
gentle crackling flames.
Joseph walked through the forest
path, he had been lost for countless days, months and even years. He traveled
tirelessly, looking for answers but only finding troubles. The scent of wood
smoke caught his attention first then the faint glow of the lanterns could be
seen. Joseph continued to approach the cabin. Rain gently tapped against his
heavy coat, hair and skin. Joseph didn’t mind the rain or the night but was
thrilled to see a warm cabin appear from the forest.
Joseph opened the wooden door and saw the relaxing cabin before him. He sighed, releasing troubles from his shoulders and worries from his mind. The sins of the past dripped off of him like rain from his coat. He took a deep breath as he walked further into the cabin. His troubles and worries began to fly from him like ash in the wind.
Joseph sat down out of reflex, like this was the most familiar thing in the world. As he sat on the wooden chair by the fire he felt the warm crackling flames and he smiled. Soft music began to play as he enjoyed the warmth and rest. Joseph looked over at the empty wooden chairs next to him. He sighed again then looked down. He appreciated the rest but was tired of traveling alone.
“Don’t look so down in the dumps” Said a voice. Joseph looked up and saw his friends were all now there, filling the empty seats next to him.
The rain fell outside and Joseph began to cry, it was a cry of relief. “This is all I wanted” Joseph said.
Joseph traveled, looked for answers everywhere he went but all he needed was a warm place to sit with friends.
