The Wilderness
Oliver Duchesne

The air was crisp and sweet
The sky the color of old jeans
A dirt trail, winding like warm spaghetti
A sturdy stick in hand

Musical birds, singing a symphony
Above the sun-flecked tree line, towards a hilltop
Showcasing the smoldering sunset
In its wine red and flamingo pink glory

Oli Duchesne is an Australian freelance writer currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He is the creator of Curio, a weekly newsletter for curious minds seeking an escape from the noise of the news cycle.