A soft gentle breeze floats against the branches

A deep rumble of thunder in the distance

Mother nature slowly exhales

Water flows over the rocks in a nearby stream

Soft moss-covered stones line the banks

A single leaf floats along the current

A deer lurks close to the edge 

Her head lowered in a graceful bow

Ears twitch as she remains alert 

A young fawn still unsteady on his feet

A pitter patter, drops of rain

Each creating its own ripple on the surface of the water

A sudden eerie drop in noise as birds stop chirping

There is a sound of early droplets hitting dry acorns

Mother nature now commands silence from all creatures

Clearing the stage so now only she can be heard

She reminds the world that she was here long before us

She will remain long after we are gone