Offset

It is said to see the forest beyond the trees

This is wonderful advice

But I follow this a little too well

Sometimes I wish to think smaller

Focus on a singular tree

Bring my attention to its bark

Gently graze my fingertips over the rough surface

Then look up to see which branches are hiding the sun

Slowly make my way around balancing on its roots

Take note of the colored leaves that fell

Then look back up to compare each hue that remains

If only I could zero in on such detail

Let the slim perspective offset the weight

Just for a minute or two