in early Spring walking on the board walk
above the marshy ground
assailed by twittering tiny birds
hiding in the brush and tall ferns
buds about to burst on the trees
a crow flies over
squawking to its fellows
this boardwalk built by volunteers
a pleasant place to walk
to get my exercise
lower blood pressure and maybe lose weight
and tune into Nature
a much needed respite from stress
natural ponds strewn here and there
no ducks yet, the only thing missing
from this natural habitat
benches placed strategically for the weary
or just to enjoy the fresh sea breeze
and natural flora
I sit and write; enjoying the morning
letting my worries dissipate
letting the sounds of Nature wash over me