The Trail

open to a new trail through Northern forests green

undergrowth of air ferns line the sides it seems

the sky is bluer, fresher, air, the heart sings to be free

aligning one with all the greatness Nature has foreseen

so stepping slowly down the trail wildlife wanders past

a deer, raccoons, a skunk, perhaps, a bear at last

one thing to remember:  do not tread this way so fast

for every moment savored is a dream to be cast

upon the water, upon the stars, the wind and on the sand

where will you go on this, your trail, your hallowed land

creating memories with every step you take and where you stand

to stop and marvel where you’ve been no grievance you demand

for realistic expectations give what you have taken

the world is your own snow globe, unbeguiled and gently shaken