Steps traversing time beaten path Mind wanders into the distant past Valley n hills once covered these lands Mindset of wildlife foraging at large Nostrils inhaling pine, birch or spruce Pleasant songs of birds n cockatoos Catching sight of humming birds' dance Or a beautiful dainty butterfly perchance Wild berry bushes covering the floor Squirrels hoarding pine cones to store Light casting shadow creating its own art At least in memories I can relive my past