Walk through a forest and see branches silhouetted against a blue sunlit sky. Jump from bog to bog, smelling the musty watery earth below. Meander through a meadow and hear the Red-tailed one’s cry. Touch the Spruce, Hemlock, Cedar and Pine…feel the energy flow. Taste all the offerings of Nature, fore which God to us bestow.
-C. H. Eldridge
Nature is a gift
for us to enjoy
instills a peace
in girl and boy
Taking us to places
we could only dream
a forest, meadow
or a cool mountain stream
We breathe it’s fresh air
to awaken the senses
it alleviates our souls
and all life’s expenses
Brings families together
for memories to share
our lives for those moments
are devoid of despair
Yes, Nature is a gift
that is always right there
-C. H. Eldridge
A dew-dropped rose
a newly born fawn
twilight before dawn
all’s right nothing’s wrong
The sky is painted
from our star below
day begins
the flight of the Crow
it’s time for Nature to get up and go
The Sun warms Earth
it feeds the trees
flower to flower
collecting pollen the bees
High noon hits
head to shade
replenish the fluid
so one won’t fade
Light’s angle changes
let the coolness begin
murmuration of starlings
waves go out then come in
Day moves on
survivors lucky or strong
crickets take stage
with a chorus of song
Sun sets below
stars and Moon aglow
all’s right nothing’s wrong
-C. H. Eldridge
Adirondack Native Photography 
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