Bear Encounter

The sun shines brightly through my bedroom window Nature reminder to rise and take my head off the pillow The kitchen calls out a hearty breakfast I must make It will give me energy for a hike around the lake A gentle autumn breeze greets me as I begin my journey The brightly colored leaves drift slowly to the ground as a group of squirrels starts to scurry My body will thank me later for the exercise I am about to provide Out of the bushes, a black bear appears with no place to hide I hold my ground our eyes locked on each other Two cubs suddenly appear to join their mother Quickly they turn and scamper away I will always remember this adrenaline-filled day