It was great to walk through my phenology site, or Rock Point, with the great weather we’ve been having the last few days. It was a weird feeling though, walking through the woods with all their leaves on the ground yet its over 60 degrees and sunny out. Closer to the water, the prominent cedars and pines still held their dark green color and leaves. The tall birches still had some leaves bright with yellow. Being out there just made me feel in touch with nature, and was actually a perfect day to work on poetry. I would never consider myself a poet for I lack that talent, but it was still fun to try. After writing a few short ones, I wrote the one below and drew out an event map, which is also below. I didn’t name the poem because I couldn’t think of a good one, but I also like the unnamed aspect. Both tasks actually brought me closer with my phenology site. I’m really going to miss visiting here when we leave for thanksgiving break.
The squirrels and birds move amongst the leaves and trees
The warmth in the air is countered by the Lake Champlain Breeze
With peace on land, water, and in the air
The serenity of nature brings me not anger or fear, but a happy tear
