Choice
Concrete moves under
Purpose laden steps
Leaving cracks
Like bread crumbs
I take solace in the earth
Gently breaking under foot
Inviting new life to
Enter
Nature is welcoming
But birds leave me be
Staying busy with the
Bread crumbs of others
Imperishable footprints
Reap beauty or tragedy
Depending upon the stride
In one’s step
Biographical Note for Raquel Johnson
Raquel R. Johnson currently attends Saint Mary’s College of California where she is pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration. She began reading and writing poetry at the age of nine, and won first place in the River of Words Contest at the age of ten. She draws inspiration from her favorite poets, which include Rainer Marie Rilke, Rumi, Audre Lorde, Maya Angelou, E.E. Cummings, and Mary Oliver. Raquel would like to publish a collection of her poetry someday, but for now she merely hopes to inspire others through her written word.