Summer rains and the Moose

The moose got its name from a Native American word “moosu”, which comes from the Narragansett language meaning “he who trims or cuts smoothly.”   The American Moose is an elusive creature most times; however on this particular day, as we were traveling back from Wellington, CO. we came upon a cow moose grazing the grass.  We were on Cameron Pass, that follows the Poudre River.  Although it is recommended not to approach cow moose, especially if they have a calf with them, we saw no evidence of offspring, and so with a zoom lens we were able to capture this beautiful creature enjoying her lunch.  Summer rains had left its cloud bursts on the lush grass.  Shortly after this photograph was caught, the cow wandered into the trees, and off to more private dining.  What a rich day it was.

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Summer Rain
BY Gerald Fisher 8/15/97 Father Sky is gray
As the new light appears
And the laughter of the birds is still
the clouds shed their tears
and the land drinks of this heavenly dew
puddles replace the dust
irresistible temptations for little feet
Turning my face to the sky
and feeling the gentleness of the mist
washing away my cares
filling my heart with happiness
Lifting my spirits
like the quenching of the crops
Raising my arms
I turn to the four winds
and give thanks for this
gentle…Summer Rain.