Gentle morning wakens

Far horizon brightens

Life stirring, yet hidden

Tiny shadow lightens

Leafless sentinels poised

Dignified, yet quiet

Nature’s hungriness growls

Winter’s empty diet

Eager deer stands alone

Daylight now discovers

Prince silently feeding

Thicket grants him cover

Dawn’s light show on display

Warm colors welcome day

Like geese flying above

Dark clouds flutter away

Lone blue heron overhead

Harmony dropping in

Landing on calm waters

Gentle morning’s check-in