Poetry in Motion: Hayes Nature Park

Sometimes I get anxious.
A panic that is not explainable.
It sneaks up...
Tightening in my chest.

i.
can't.
breathe.

heart racing
difficulty swallowing
choking feeling
tears falling

a desperate need to gain control
yet i can't seem to
make the panic go away!!

If I could breathe
everything would be fine...

A calming walk in winter woods.

I had passed the parking area on Moe Road many times.
You can see a trailhead marker when driving by.
... but no sign around to indicate there's a park there.
I have looked at maps.
I have tried to find it by looking for hiking trails in the area.
I couldn't find any information.

When I parked...
I finally noticed the Hayes Nature Park sign.
It was way colder out than I had anticipated.
Tolerable.
I had my gloves, scarf, and put my hood up.
Ready to explore!

Something I enjoy about cold days.
I am alone to wander the trails.
Houses are built all around the park boundaries.
... but there are plenty of trees.
... sheltering the view.

i imagine
when the naked trees
have clothes of leaves
the birds are plentiful

It was a really nice walk.
The path was smooth to walk on.
I could see it being a nice place to run.
Lots of wooden bridges!

I saw a hawk fleeing crows.
Crows have particular caw.
... while they chase
... and peck at
... birds of prey
I enjoy watching birds.

The trail is really well marked.
A one mile loop.
In the shape of a figure 8.

I did the loops poorly.
... so I ended up traveling.
... a little father than a mile.

A quick easy mile.
Good for any season.

I learned the park opened in 2011.
After learning the name of the park.
I was able to find a little information.

I will most certainly be visiting this park again soon.