haiku,  landscape,  natural areas,  sunrises,  writing/reading

Pre-dawn Pallette

Predawn colors at Pineridge Natural Area taken back in January

predawn palette…
awaiting the new day
cloudless sky

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I awoke early, had quiet time, made a chai latte then headed to the nature area. Robins were singing their spring love songs. Magpies chatting atop a barren tree with buds just beginning to appear. A half dozen mule deer grazed along the Viewpoint Spur trail, ears always perked and alert. A couple cottontails chasing one another and making me laugh. It was rather quiet, one of my favorite sounds. It is overcast as a weather system moves our way bringing much needed moisture in the form of rain and snow over the next three days. Have a great day!

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

2 Comments

  • Tom Dills

    I just read a forecast that mentioned the possibility of heavy snow for the Front Range over the next few days. Hoping the forecast turns out to be inches rather than the feet I saw referenced. And I hope you’re stocked up on coffee and oatmeal!

    • Monte Stevens

      Yes, I’m stocked up on the necessities! I know we need the moisture so I’m okay with inches or feet of snow. Heavy wet snow does cause damage to trees and building, though.