I got up to walk today.
To see how I could make my way.
To test my strength and my power.
After the dawning hour.
To keep from being rooted like a tree.
I must continue to explore, me.
To find the rocks I carry inside,
Or make them challenges to climb.
And in the midst of frozen minds
I find thaws that flow and unwind.
And on this day I take as mine-
It’s made a little more fine-
By sharing the day’s time-
And it’s finds.
Walk.
Through.
Your.
Day.
Colleen, Each step was taken with care, and great pleasure I see. Good morning, I hope you have a great day. — Bill
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Thank you Bill. We had to be careful on most of those slippery slopes. Just like our every day slippery slopes. But it was so worth the effort! 🙂
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A walk alone at daybreak clear out the cobwebs in our brain, as well as appreciate the wonder of nature around us in its stillness.
Thanks for the reminder, Colleen. The pictures are a lovely pictorial. I feel the brisk wintry air.
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🙂 Thank you Tess. We talked while we walked about how easy it is to sit in the house, and let a day go by. We were thrilled to be out in the quiet and wonder. 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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A hike through the snow is a good place to go.
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It certainly was a great place ! 😉
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Wow, to find the rocks inside! Love that.
That’s some weather ya’ll are having out your way and we’re troubled with sun, wind, and fire out here.
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It’s not good on either end of the spectrum is it Paulette? I hope you are all safe. We have more bitter cold coming. So many people to worry about out in it.
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True, about the spectrum. We’re safe. Many many miles from the big fire but we keep hearing sirens in our neck of the woods and wonder what’s up. So far nothing on the news and we’re okay.
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Thank goodness Paulette. Thank God.
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Now that does NOT look warm… Beautiful words written by a beautiful soul with beautiful pictures taken by a handsome PO… I am happy you enjoyed the hike. Was that the “big old tree” you wrote about perhaps a year ago?
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It was not warm! But we were soaking wet in sweat!!!
It was a different tree than the one from last year. And Mamo took the pictures Koji! 🙂
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Really? 😇
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Yes, really. 🙂
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Lol. 😉
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🙂
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I wouldn’t mind a walk in the snow right about now. Have a lovely day, Colleen, and stay warm.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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🙂 I’ll take another walk later this week. My friend and I are on a mission to walk and hike some awesome spots. Too bad we cant get to Ecuador for some hiking in those mountains!!!!! 🙂
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Beautiful poem and pics Colleen! I like the idea of finding the rocks inside and challenging
myself to overcome them. Taking time to walk through the day, taking things as they come, enjoying little moments…thanks for a great start to my day:)
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Thank you Friend. I hope it turned out to be a great day. I would much rather find those rocks and deal with them than have them clonking about in my head or heart. 🙂
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Beautiful walk, CM. Thank you for taking us along with you. 🙂
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Thank you for joining me Robin. 🙂
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I love our walk together here …. *smile – loved the freshness in the chilly air .. and to be in the warm comfortable clothing and nice to be back home in the indoor heat .. where our cheeks went very warm very quickly.
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🙂 You have taken me on so many walks, I’m glad I could return the joy. 🙂 We are going again tomorrow but I think it will be too cold to take my hands out of my gloves for pictures!
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Just give me a shout and I will walk with you … anywhere. *smile
We have got winter now and there is a warning for the next 48 hours. So tonight defrosting of my freezer – only -4,5C, but it feels like -10. But no sunshine yet.
Stay warm and forget about taking photos …
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We only got a couple of photos today. Kept moving because we were worried about another storm coming in. It’s nice to know I have someone who will always walk with me. 🙂 Thank you.
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