Sunlight hitting bright green and gold leaves on a tree in a dark blue foggy forest.

There is something so peaceful and zen about a foggy forest. The shaft of sunlight in this forest kissing the leaves of the tree made them explode with bright color in contrast.

A Blessing for the Woods
by Michael S. Glaser

Before I leave, almost without noticing,
before I cross the road and head toward
what I have intentionally postponed—

Let me stop to say a blessing for these woods:
for crows barking and squirrels scampering,
for trees and fungus and multi-colored leaves,

for the way sunlight laces with shadows
through each branch and leaf of tree,
for these paths that take me in,
for these paths that lead me out.

Original oil on 11x14 stretched canvas.