hiking boots
and furry paws
leap from the porch
to frosted, fresh
sunkissed pavement
crystal clear skies
dripping dewdrops
and iced mochas
tell of a perfect
day to come
miles pass west
beneath the tires
each growing more
trees and beauty
the world widens as
crisp white mountains
stagger the horizon
silent, growing in
majestic grandness
we trek atop
thickest blankets
of perfect snow
meandering pines
over hilltops and
winterscapes softened
by springtime warmth
pawprints dig deeper
as she becomes a
puppy once again
sprinting circles
of excitement
rushing water
whispers through
a thousand trees
growing louder, closer
finally surrounding
our smiling faces
as we too become
children, gazing
miles upwards and
shrinking to dots
in the grandosity
of earth’s brilliance
we retreat through
settling golden rays
and infinite shadows
falling forests to snow
breathing deeper, softer
tranquil souls drifting
through resting air
completely at peace
with earth and love
and life itself
