As I walk along lake shore

Grateful wind has stopped its roar

Bundled in warm hat and coat

Watch slow bobbing of moored boat

Over lake soars an eagle

Hear loud bay of a beagle

Rabbits race to hide in hedge

Deer drinks at dark water's edge

Green leaves hang from last week's freeze

A day of wind stripped tall trees

Most bushes bare of leaf screen

Critters are easily seen

Watch squirrels race around tree base

Chill nips at my rosy face

Birds sharpen beaks on bark threads

Back and forth go little heads

Crow caws pierce gray cloudy sky

Chasing hawk that's flying high

Kitty crying at my feet

Hoping for a backrub treat

Go inside and sit by fire

Pops and sizzles of log choir

Cat jumps up into my lap

We settle in for a nap

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