Living in the Desert

October 02, 2019  •  Leave a Comment

I've lived in the Mojave Desert for about a month now. I am struck time and again by its harsh beauty, clear light, and fragility. Not much can grow or live in the desert, but those plants and animals that do are suited for the environment.  Step off the roadway and be prepared for every plant and bush to poke you, stick you, or sting you. The  warning it clear: stay off, stay away.  If you are lucky enough to see a creature, it will be a snake, a lizard, a coyote, or a scorpion. None of them are particularly warm and welcoming to this part of the world!  The desert has been busy teaching me that I'm just a traveler in the Mojave, here to enjoy the light and the deep solitude before I move on to greener pastures.

Keywords: beauty, desert, light, travel

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