I had to be at work at 5am this morning.  When I opened the backdoor to leave home, I was greeted by a choir that tweeted sweet songs from the forest; so many bird calls, so little time to enjoy them.  It was calm so the only sound that I heard was that of the birds and it was beautiful.

The sunrise was a beauty as well.  Purples, pinks and oranges filled the morning sky.  A low lying mist on the pond surfaces added to the overall experience.  I stopped and watched the fog roll across the road.

A deer glanced up from the tall grass to acknowledge my presence.  It wasn't bothered by me watching.  It returned to eating its morning meal.

It was a great way to begin the day.