Katie Specht

The Meadow

Taking a deep breath I hitched my backpack up higher on my shoulders as I trudged down the forest path following behind my dad and little sister. The trees towered above us we walked along in silence, branches swaying in the slight breeze, the cheerful sounds of birds and insects in direct contrast to our own more solemn mood. As the path continued and we moved steadily forward towards our destination the trees began to thin and I could see glimpses of a large clearing up ahead.