Headed off on my bike down the long, winding driveway
merged on to the side road
slowed down on the bridge to watch the water
flowing underneath over the rapids
turned onto the main road
after the first hill saw two deer coming out of the bush
they ran diagonally across the road in unison
disappearing into the woods on the other side
I smiled
A few cars passed
mostly it was just quiet
a cool breeze
morning sun slowly rising as the mist burns off
the still river slowly ran under the second bridge
a Blue Jay called
up and down some hills
by a flowing creek
I pull into the main lodge
Walked over to the patio
the lake was as calm as glass
inside
I walk up the stairs past the executive offices
to the pool lounge
Shortly after one of the bar staff
brings me up some Sweet Dream Tea
the sun is shining in through the glass windows
reflecting off the wood walls
and the massive stone fireplace
a perfect setting for some
early morning writing.
