I took a walk with my camera and I was inspired to write a poem. I hope you will indulge me in allowing me to share it with you. Some of the pictures aren’t tack sharp. I took a cheap lens because it is light weight and has a long zoom, and I just wanted a general impression of the day.
Winter’s Retreat
I braved the chill and took a walk.
The cold served well to warm my mind.
With every crunching step I took
I left a troubled thought behind.
Worry fled this wintry world,
retreating from tranquility.
Through the wondrous white I waltzed
much enchanted to be free.
Nature held a gala ball,
all creation donned in grace.
Rosehips bent in lovely bow,
trees bedecked in winter’s lace.
Streams swirled free from icy grips
singing odes to far off spring.
Evergreens stood sentry watch
undisturbed by winter’s sting.
Leisurly I walked in bliss
thankful just to rove and roam.
But when I reached my own front door
the troubled thoughts had beat me home.
–KW 08
I absolutely love the Bear books. My 5 year old daughter and I love to read them together and exaggerate the snoring! Thanks you so much for bringing such a wonderful group of characters to life!
Breath-taking pictures. And the poem is inspired.
Winter can be beautiful, can’t it?
Love it! Especially the first photo. Why haven’t we ventured out to Montana yet?!
I love the pictures…and the poem. I can definitely relate to the last two lines of the poem.
Gorgeous pictures and a lovely poem. Kudos.
That peom was absolutely beautiful and full of mental images…I LOVED it! The photos are breathtaking. I am not a huge fan of winter, but that poem and the images in your photos put it into a different perspective. I loved the line about the stream swirling free from icy grips singing odes to far off spring…I can really relate to that. Beautiful, Karma!
Wonderful pictures and I love the poem!