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In the solitude of my soul

I wander with the Holy Spirit

Over alpine col

Until physically spent;

But still,

Gaining spiritual refreshment.

Describe how it feels?

There are no words

To describe the combination

Of physical exhaustion

And spiritual elation.

I'll make my own:

Exhilaraustion,

Wearijoy,

Exultigue.

Is the idea clear?

When a body is both physical and spiritual,

The feelings of one mix with the other.

Here is another way to look at it:

The refreshment spiritually

Invigorates physically,

Which is mutually

Beneficial.

Thus, the whole

Event, for the soul

Becomes a physical prayer.

Is it any wonder

That I wander

Until physically spent?

For then the  Holy Spirit

Whispers refreshment

Into the solitude

Of my soul.

Junction

John Muir Trail and Rafferty Creek Trail

June 27, 1977