I stand upon a beaver dam
A mountain top upon the sky
Overlooking a landscape of paint.I balance myself on a sturdy log
An ark upon a diluvian lake
Drinking heaven from a chalice.I crouch within a grasp of green
Genomes held within a treasury
Living emeralds feeding life.I walk upon a sphagnum watershed
An archipelago stretching into gold
Entering a world built upon a home.”
Postscript: Yes, that is a turtle upon a stump in the background.
All text and photography © Dale Schierbeck
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Wow! Look at the water! So calm! Love it!
Thank you! It was picturesque day and hike to say the least. 🙂
Great capture of the reflection in the pond. Have to love calm days. Great work.
Thank you Mark — it was indeed a picturesque, almost Walden-esque, day … perfect for contemplation in all its stillness and beauty. But thanks to beaver really for giving me the opportunity to capture it all.
Very enjoyable read.
Thank you Helen. That’s super nice to hear. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again for the comment.