long ledges hike
play of clouds with
occasional squall of snow
spongy trail through conifers
fallen trees and boulders
moss pillows, emerald green
on shores of woodland pools glowing green
against the sky’s matte gray reflection
beaver activity
cut saplings, sharpened points
piles of shavings carved by
beaver teeth
a very quiet hike
a kaleidoscope of colors
of the old Maine woods
healing