we went to the creek

this boy and i

summer, fall, winter, and spring

almost every day

for over two years

today

we strung a tree

with a paper chain

that we made together.

yesterday

the tree had a small flock

of blue birds that decided to nest there.

they look quite lovely

i think

and i

giggled

 at the though of who might

stumble upon them

and hopefully

be blessed by their messages

stamped on the back.

perhaps tomorrow

we will add a few

pinecones

rolled in bird seed.

i see this daily decorating

 as a way

of gifting the trail

thanking it for

all of the secrets and delights

that have been shared

with us.

the wonders and adventures

and splashings and runnings.

the milestones of being tall enough

to get up on the stump

and the

 sorrow

when the log was dragged away.

the flora and fauna

that we have encountered

together

deer, squirrels, fungi, wild flowers, snakes, berries, rosehips

ducks, chicadees, slugs

oh!

 our beloved and curiosity provoking slugs

once

a whole family of woodpeckers all in one tree!

we will continue to decorate

the tree

until the end of the week

and leave it

to suprise and delight

those who also love our trail.