Originally these were just a scribbling of notes and ideas to develop into an essay. Maybe I was just lazy but they mostly just came out this way.
Stepping off into the woods
now, no turning back
striding steadily
toward sunset and sleep
Waking up with anticipation
of sights and sounds
as yet unknown
A cloudy day
with winds and rain
or a rising sun
against a deep blue sky
A bear, a bird, a deer or snake
a rushing stream
a mountains majestic view
Witness to
an ever changing scene
with more depth
and understanding
more wonderment and awe
A cast of characters
parade in and out
some for a day, others weeks
a few for life
Individuals
each with different motives
coalesced
by the shared experience
of an arduous journey
Towns discovered along the way
some small and others smaller
promising respite
from the constant marching
Food, rest, and fellowship,
restores a weary traveler
The trek continues
when the morning light appears
stepping off into the woods
no turning back
Walking in Wilderness 
Cool!!!
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Love this! So…did you ever wonder what you will do with your time when you aren’t hiking as much? I think it is quite obvious what it should be! Happy Thanksgiving Tom!
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I hope the experience leads me to whatever that might be! Happy Thanksgiving you as well. Thanks too for the encouragement. It will be a help on the way.
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