An old weathered tree
Greets enthusiastic travelers
Heralding them onward
And upward
In an effort to celebrate
Each sunrise
These old friends
Have constantly supported one another
For many millennia
Hearty precipitation
Has smoothed its surface
A comfortable respite
For fatigued bodies
An intricate pattern
Etched by time
Nature’s artwork
Impossible to duplicate
A purposeful hike
Concludes
With immense appreciation
A profound sense of awe
And a deep, contented breath
Shootin' The Breeze 