[Cadaverous Pallor]

Ok, check it out. I mention a topic, or perhaps a question or a quote, and you guys write something inspired by it. Your piece can be anything, from a haiku to a short story.

Let's start with a broad topic for our first shot at this. I'd love to hear poems and stories that have to do with The Great Outdoors. Any climate and topography is fine.

Have at it - I'll throw something into the mix later.