Unforgiving winter weather abates with a sunny pause
Hiking on hills and trails will be today’s special cause
The hiker dresses warmly due to the windy, chilly air
Hoping that his stamina will endure without any cares
He looks prepared to attack a vigorous hour-long walk
Knowing later, his body could stumble on a way to balk
The wooded trails in their colorless winter hue
Appearing in a much different setting and view
A hasty, gray squirrel scurries among fallen logs
Searching for a yummy morsel to stash and hog
The shadows look friendly and different today
Walking these trails will seem more like play
The hiker’s pace remains steady and brisk
Feeling stronger, without bearing on a risk
More trekkers descend upon the challenging trails
Experiencing nature’s offering, not wanting to fail
The journey takes the hiker up the outer route
Seeing barren trees and fallen limbs all about
Nature provides a spiritual place for all to shine
Inspiring anyone who walks this wooded shrine
A youthful boy’s eyes search up a steep hill
Locating a solitary deer, brings a huge thrill
The pace of the hiker remains steady and true
Tackling the inner trail, he will soon be through
A previous homesite welcomes the hiker’s arrival
Imagining from years ago, a past family’s survival
The unaccompanied hiker finishes the trek again
Smiling, his robust body allows him to flash a grin
