Morn’s foggy presence
Hiding life itself
Nature’s thick blanket
Covering herself
Damp, misty drizzle
Adding with each drop
Nature’s wet coating
Causing traffic stops
Time waits, suspended
Clouding over sky
Nature’s shy retreat
Blocking watchful eyes
Cool air presses in
Chilling every bone
Nature’s icy balm
Spreading frigid zone
Another hour hides
Leaving denser fog
Nature’s signature
Sleeping dialogue
Another sunrise stirring
Playful sunbeams wakening
Night’s peaceful slumber fading
Nature’s gift deserves praising
Quiet, gentle breeze breathing
Summer’s garden rejoicing
Big sky’s blue hues revealing
Nature’s paradise smiling
Time searches, never pausing
Mysteries for exploring
Future chapters inviting
Nature’s narrative writing
Landscape’s tune humming
Joy dances, everlasting
Morning flows with each painting
Nature’s canvas, spellbinding
Surrender your mind to the Lord at the beginning of each day.
From Isaiah 50:4: “The Lord God has given me a trained tongue, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning He wakens, wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.”
Another morning walk
Nature’s invitation
Waiting sanctuary
Metro Park’s elation
Whether walking the Ridge
Or exploring the Woods
Life always tastes better
Forest feels like Sherwood’s
Courtly summer flowers
Moving with gentle breeze
Collection of colors
Inviting honeybees
Majestic trees shadow
Fertile landscape beneath
Time desires to stand still
Yet stirring underneath
Creation’s design breathes
Filling with fresh, new life
Tender, young trees sprouting
Praising newborn wildlife
Two of my most favorite places to walk in the early morning are found about 10 minutes from my home. Central Ohio is blessed with many scenic metro parks, and two of the best are Chestnut Ridge and Walnut Woods.
Early morning sun
Humility waits
Below horizon
Eager to orchestrate
Sky slowly wakens
Teasing rays of light
Distinct colors spread
Announcing day’s flight
Another lift-off
Daytime hours flowing
Sky’s brilliance singing
Harmony glowing
Dusk now approaches
Sunlight’s ending song
Final color show
Evening light’s swansong
Curtain slowly falls
Sun trading for night
Along horizon
Day’s final brake light
All of these morning photographs were taken at two different Metro Parks (Walnut Woods and Chestnut Ridge) in central Ohio, not far from my home. I frequently walk both of these areas.
Morning awakens
Creation’s treasures stirring—
Lord above smiling
Season to season
Witnessing every change—
Praise God’s masterpiece
Nature never rests
Flora and fauna’s beauty—
Creator molding
Waking up early
Thick darkness greets thee
Quiet time invites
Tranquility’s seas
Hearing rain’s cascade
Rhythm bringing ease
Daylight holding back
Morning’s bliss shall please
Steaming toward light
Music in background
Thoughts wander, carefree
Life’s train now homebound
Arriving on time
Memories retrieved
Harvest of warm hearts
Life’s journey achieved
Cloudy, overcast sky
Hiding morning’s sunshine
Waiting with her reply
Nature’s latest headline
Forecast calling for rain
Arriving right on time
Watering farmers’ grain
Nature’s unchanging rhyme
Lightning crackling with fire
Sparking thunderous clouds
Hearing heavenly choir
Nature’s clamorous crowds
Peace returning to earth
Singing with calm voices
Anchoring at her berth
Nature’s sun rejoices
Disruption retreating
Clearing sky welcomed back
Sketching springtime’s greeting
Nature’s morning on track
Morning’s warmth arrives
Night’s darkness evaporates—
Brilliant sunrise greets
Spring’s mixed-up signals
Heavy snow covers landscape—
Misguided showers
Nature’s precious gifts
Infinite diversity—
Unified as one
Central Ohio’s Walnut Woods Metro Park is located a short drive from my home. I frequently walk the park, and a recent one inspires this poem. Enjoy these photos taken back in April, 2019.
Alarm clock spurring
Nature park invites
Sweet song birds stirring
This morning’s delight
Sunrise opens sky
Clouds sliding away
Welcomes this Buckeye
Creation’s ballet
Quiet moments smile
Spirit walks each trail
Partner with each mile
Fresh air to inhale
Life’s cherished highlights
Blessed start to day
Nature’s revered sights
Moments filled with play
Joyful heart, rejoice
Walk comes to its end
Creation’s brisk voice
Morning’s steady friend
