My Daily Journey Poem by Billy Loving

Sunny, cloudless day
As I journey on my way
Down to the spring
Some water to bring
Feeling at ease
Enjoying the gentle breeze
Humming my favorite song
As I wander along
Sudden rustling alerts my ears
Scanning with my eyes, a bear appears
Curiously staring my way
My nerves starting to fray
Frozen in fright
Not believing my sight
Contented, turning to walk away
As silently, I pray
Intently listening, I wait
As the noise begins to abate
Hurriedly, I journey on
Never has this path seemed so long
Hoping no more surprises will I see
Until, from these woods I'm finally free