a day in the park
as autumn weather moves in
cold ices my veins
sisterly battles
between friendships and trees
which one should i climb?
criticism blast
before Middle Eastern meal
battle of parents
which one should i choose
the oak dropping its acorns
or drought-dying maple?
a day in the park
full battle gear, war ready
at least we can choose
too tired to grade
allergies ruling my life
waiting for snowflakes
baby stops mid-hill
after fifteen miles, done
she’s still my winner
i will wait for her
as we end this Labor Day
she is my last one
my beach day Denver
filled with beautiful sun girls
swimming and cycling
dreams are made this way
blue skies, wood-fired pizza, sun
and spinning tires
confluence meets park
bike path meets Vittetoe fam
we meet our happy
summer’s end flowers
and a zip line that beats Spain’s
best spent allowance
unions gave day off
for sleeping in and waffles
life’s a rented dream
i think in haikus
in between Monday cycles
that bring creeks and joy
an imagined home
from stuffies, rocks, wildflowers
neither fight nor screen
Colorado lake
full of fish, too cold to swim
sunbather’s beauty
marshmallow dessert
to toast twilight adventures
camping tastes so sweet
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silver blades cut grass
mad dash for registration
test Ukrainian
new face with bright smile
knows his English isn’t great
how will he survive?
miracle trunk packed
in temporary dream car
life’s a rented dream
reservation lost
we take his lucky number
campsite without view
girls venture for joy
find una buena vista
wood-filled arms return
though we lack lake view
the mountaintop appeases
so rocky, this life
that makes our Friday
mow, pack, register, test, camp
obligations, loves
sunny day at end
after a stormy summer
last pool before school
windy uphill ride
ended with teddy bear warmth
symbol of our life
you’re on a mountain
whose peak brings snow every night
your job: shovel it
Spain’s snowiest peak
its cold has blown away hope
siesta beats all
church bells ring the hour
the sun brought my afternoon
a holiday, life
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