First Hike of the Year

The snow has gone, melted away, The air is fresh and sweet. Bundle up, it's still a cold day And off, our friends to meet. Shaking off the winter blues, It's time for a nature hike. To visit and catch up with the news Shared with friends we like. We're out of shape and we start out slow. It's supposed to be fun, after all. So follow the creek, a trail we know, That leads us up to the Falls. Cameras are out and clicking away As the water cascades down. This time of year it's a powerful spray With such a roaring sound. In winter the water rushes on So powerful, we're filled with delight. By summer the same creek is almost gone. Not nearly as an inspiring sight. So the first walk of the new year We'll start out nice and slow But to each other we'll make it clear The next one will be a 'real hike' you know.