Photographic Friday...

One of my favorite things to do when I want to relieve stress is to go for a walk in the woods.  I realize this sounds cliche but I can feel all the anxiousness, all the doubt, and all the "what ifs" fade away...

I usually have my camera with me and I can immerse myself in the smells, sounds, and sights of the woods.  I take pictures that inspire me, make me feel good and sometimes even tell a story.  

I like to keep a small journal where I write Haiku poetry.  It is a small creative process that I can do everyday. If I don't have the journal with me I tell my phone to take a note and just store my poem for later.  I did this for the poem below while walking at Sheldon's Marsh, a small nature preserve on the shore of Lake Erie near my home.

There is a quiet

when listening to silence

that helps us see truth. 

Enjoy your weekend...