A Moment

The snow is late, and the elk stand  

In pools of rain 

Eating grasses 

 
Bull’s head & antlers 

Silhouette  

On the crest of a hill 

Guarding 

As if he’s art, a still life 

 
Defensive, protective 

Motionless  

Moving away only when  

The last cow disappears  

 
“I am just...,” I thought. 

The trail is flooded 

My hands don’t mean anything 

Drips of rain on top of pools
When it’s raining is my favorite time to be in the wilderness. Things move during a rainstorm, taking the forest out of its stoicism. Replacing that stoic stance is a certain kind of majesty with the clouds flirting with trees and mountains.  

32 responses to “A Moment”

  1. Liam Eddy Avatar
    Liam Eddy

    Beautiful imager! …; -)

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks Liam!

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  2. j.k.logan Avatar
    j.k.logan

    Beautiful words and imagery!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks J.K.!

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  3. nczine Avatar
    nczine

    nice!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks so much!!

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  4. tehdood Avatar
    tehdood

    I’m fan of the silence of snowfall. Anything wet tends to drive out most other visitors, which I enjoy, but there is something eery and opaque about woodland snow. Nice work!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks! I know exactly what you mean. I’ve been out in the snow as well. But one must take “extra” precautions if it’s “snowing” in a wilderness setting. Take care!

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  5. sfbulldogh Avatar
    sfbulldogh

    You got a gift,

    Have coffee with me if you’re local.

    I’m at hbrown41744@gmail.com

    What are the odds we are living in Base Reality ?

    h.

    b

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Lol. Thanks my friend. I’m flattered. But I’ll have to pass. I appreciate it though.

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  6. sfbulldogh Avatar
    sfbulldogh

    The rain washes the air,

    I walk to the top of Dolores Park every day and in 45 years I have never seen the air this clean and clear.

    I could see the windows in the Oakland Hills with alarming clarity.

    Happy New Year from a Vintage Dreamer.

    h.

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  7. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Oh man, I am loving the darkness and moody vibes of this 🖤 the rain just adds a special ambiance to it all!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks Laura!

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  8. Maranda Avatar
    Maranda

    Beautiful poem and images!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks Maranda!

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  9. Francis DiClemente Avatar
    Francis DiClemente

    Beautiful poem with rich imagery. Kudos!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks so much Francis!

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  10. Pooja G Avatar
    Pooja G

    I’m the same, I absolutely love the rain. It just puts me at ease for some reason. Loved the poem!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks Pooja OG!

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      1. Pooja G Avatar
        Pooja G

        You’re so welcome!

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  11. SoundOfLaughter Avatar
    SoundOfLaughter

    I love this. I read and I am there.

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks so much!

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  12. camilla wells paynter Avatar
    camilla wells paynter

    Wow! I adore this poem!

    “Defensive, protective
    Motionless
    Moving away only when
    The last cow disappears

    “I am just…,” I thought.
    The trail is flooded
    My hands don’t mean anything”

    Holy crap, that’s good! And I agree about the rain. I love being out on the trails in the rain. The photos are amazing, too. They’re yours, I presume?

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Yes. They are. Thanks so much!

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  13. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Amazing! Happy New Year.

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks so much! And same to you!

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  14. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    wonderful: I don’t know if you noticed but in that last photo that branch on the right looks like a foot planted firmly on the ground !

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      I know what you mean. That’s a tree that’s leftover from the St. Helens volcano eruption. All the stumps that are left have a strange look to them. Thanks!

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  15. itisnevertoolate Avatar
    itisnevertoolate

    I love rain for none can see thy tears

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      True, if you like tropes like that. But I tend to be very happy in the rain. Plowed my way through two rainstorms in the last two days. Felt great! Thanks for reading!

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  16. ginamariamanchego Avatar
    ginamariamanchego

    Tremendous work here!

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    1. Ahzio Avatar
      Ahzio

      Thanks so much!

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