Originally, I did not necessarily want to find a sit spot in Centennial woods, but my first location for a sit spot did not work out because of a hornets nest in a tree that was larger than my head. So, I chose something in Centennial woods instead. I got to this place by crossing the stream that is next to the first very large Eastern White Pine tree clearing. I went along the path on the other side of the stream until I came upon a small circular clearing. Behind some trees in the clearing is a huge muddy field with cattails and other tall grasses. I thought this was an interesting dynamic to explore, so I became content with the area. Some noticeable species were Barberry, Paper Birch, White Oak, many Hemlock trees, American Beech, and Eastern White Pine. These species were all in close proximity to each other, all surrounding the small clearing. A lot of sounds were coming from the muddy field, I heard some crickets and a constant droning of maybe a frog. I also saw some small birds landing on the tall grasses as well. I sat down on the pine needles in the clearing and thought for a little while. These thoughts produced a small poem:
Finally,
a spot I feel content with
not completely alone
but alone enough
I hope for this spot to be
a constant
in my ever changing
life.
