Morning Reflections

It was a pink sky this morning The sky was streaked with pastel hues But no bad sailor's warnings were forecast on the news. Cool enough to be chilly Warm enough to desire outside How great it is to be here To witness yet another Uniquely colored sunrise. I walk down towards the river's bed You can hear it before its seen Its one of this state's wonder's A prime and flush natural trout stream. The mayflies have just started to hatch And so it comes as no surprise When a large brown trout jumps to catch one His breakfast or lunch can be surmised. Wading in so slightly I push my canoe to deeper depths The grating of its bottom on shallow rocks This sound, the morning's only distress. Jumping in and floating The stream's slow current gives a ride I trail my oar behind me Leaving liquid contrails in my stead. Letting my thoughts wander As one in nature can often do I open my mind to reflecting On things beyond this morning's dew. I thank my God that I am alive I thank him for this moment I thank him for this wonderful place I reflect on all my blessings I thank him for this morning and this day. (January 23, 2011 Wausau, Wisconsin) (c) Copyright 2011 by Christine A Kysely, All Rights Reserved