Category Archives: Wisconsin

Nature Sounds

Posted on June 22, 2021 by createthedawn

Do you ever sit outside with eyes closed and just listen. We feast so much with our eyes that we forget we can “see” with our ears as well. Here’s the poem from my listening feast. Nature Sounds Close my … Continue reading →

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Grazing Horses

Posted on April 13, 2021 by createthedawn

This past weekend, I stayed at a 634 acre camp called Sugar Creek Bible Camp with a group of ladies. We talked and hiked soaking up being social after the pandemic staved us for girlfriend time. While the camp was … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Last Snow

Posted on March 29, 2021 by createthedawn

Full Moon Last Snow Spring ducks with the mallards on the thawing pond. The lion of March softly pads in. Snow dust shaken from the glowing moon, wise Grandmother moon whom we ask for intuition and courage to leap. The … Continue reading →

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Snow Lace

Posted on March 7, 2021 by createthedawn

It may be a myth that Inuit, who live in the snowy north, have many words for snow, but it is understandable why the myth persists. Snow is dynamic and beautiful in its many forms. This year is the first … Continue reading →

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Hunting Holiday

Posted on November 26, 2020 by createthedawn

Decided to post a hunting poem since hunting is such a big part of the Thanksgiving season in Wisconsin. Whether you’re hunting deer, bargains, or just snuggling in at home with good food, enjoy the poem and spend some time … Continue reading →

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Birthday Hike and River Talk

Posted on November 10, 2020 by createthedawn

What a lovely day of doing nothing important in celebration of my birthday. Here is a poem written after hiking the Athens Park trail, sitting in the shelter listening to the river. Photo is from AthensWisconsin.com because my camera/phone battery … Continue reading →

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Lake View

Posted on September 27, 2020 by createthedawn

Poem six and final of my time in nature at Marywood. I am late for checkout getting these babies posted. Forgive me Sisters. By the time this poem came to me this morning sitting on the dock, I had become … Continue reading →

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Lake Wind

Posted on September 27, 2020 by createthedawn

Poem five of my nature immersion at Marywood in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This one came after a long kayak trip when the wind started to come up as I was quite a ways from the home dock. After putting … Continue reading →

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Gulls Fishing in the Fog

Posted on September 27, 2020 by createthedawn

Poem number four of my nature retreat at Marywood. The morning after the storm was beautiful fog. So peaceful. I sat and watched the gulls and eagles as the fog lingered. Some self reflection in the fog. Enjoy the poem. … Continue reading →

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Lake Truth

Posted on September 27, 2020 by createthedawn

Poem three of my nature retreat at Marywood. The first night an electric rain and hail storm took us over. It was thrilling and comforting inside by my fire. I kept poking my head out the door to take in … Continue reading →

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