Hiking above the Tree Line – v3

Granite exposed below me, beneath me,

the vista as far as the eye could see

the lake a mirror, placid,

glistening in the midday sun

a treasure revealed at the summit

for those who make the hike

My hiking, the climbing

through the tree line

up the narrow path

rewarded with the beauty

of the scene from the mountain top

a treasure of this day, of my life

Sitting, my eyes closed,

drinking in the sun, the peace,

a prayer to my Creator

thanking God for this moment

aware of this means of grace

extravagantly poured out on me

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edited May 6, 2017

Hiking above the Tree Line – v3

Top 50 Long Distance Hiking Trails In The USA

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http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2017/05/top-50-long-distance-hiking-trails-in.html

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edited June 28, 2014

Hiking above the Tree Line – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/hiking-above-tree-line-v2.html

February 10, 2010

Hiking above the Tree Line

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/02/hiking-above-tree-line.html

 

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