FERN HILL MORNING

I wake up early
Just to see copper Sun
Rise above the peaks
Of mountains with snow caps,
Above the trees in their glory
Blessing me with shadow,
Above the stream telling the story
To welcoming meadow,
Above the lake sealed calm
With glass-like water
Reflecting the sky.

And I see the raven
Soaking up morning light,
Listening to the silence
One can only find
On snow covered forest path.


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