Thankful

The sun breaks the horizon. Last sip of coffee is down. Shoes are tied. Cap cannot be found. Fill the bottle to the very top. Camera at the ready. Morning breeze strikes a chill. Three zips, two snaps. Down layered warmth. Hiking stick in firm grasp. Found my cap. Dirt crunching under my feet. Climb. Quicken the pace. Crack. Both hands free. Keep going. Blueberry breakfast. Goal in sight. Push. Floor covered white. Just one more. Sip sip. A neighbor far below. Big pine surrounded. Miles of smiles. Breathe. Peak creeps closer. Powder falling down. Shutter click. Holding memories. Relax. Thankful.