flowing stream, sun bath
is my picture-perfect beach
(dogs and drinks allowed)
more importantly:
teens jumping off the big rock
back to childhood
Road Trip 2021, Day Eleven (Swimming Hole)
dog
Road Trip 2021, Day Nine (Waterfalls)
you can’t understand
the traffic-less upstate life
till you’re on the road
the road with vineyards
and wineries everywhere
the empty lake roads
you can’t understand
waterfalls till you’ve seen these
cutting out gorges
if you knew, you’d know
just how perfect this place is
(it’s carved in sandstone)
but you’re not here, right?
so let me spill this clear view:
it’s a waterfall
it’s a waterfall
that feeds this glacial magic
(also named heaven)
Road Trip 2021, Day Eight (A New Paddle)
carrying kayaks
down for a pup-and-paddle
oh the lake, the lake
Road Trip 2021, Day Seven (Pontoon Life)
a day on the lake
clear, glistening perfection
formed by hills, glaciers
with a loving pup
and our nearly-grown daughters
the day is a gift
Road Trip 2021 Day Five (Breezy Adventure)
a morning cycle
finished with a lakeside day
breezy adventure
Road Trip 2021, Day Two
our youngest driver
plowing through rain, construction
toward the great Erie
our road trips have changed
as the girls become adults
yet, they’re still the same
local food, great views,
the ever-changing weather,
seeing every state
Perfectly Fleeting
my pup, lake, camp, board:
seemingly perfect weekend
(calm before the storm)
the weather plagues me
sending wind when there was none
and stealing these views
if i could lift wings,
glide pelican-like, headfirst,
it wouldn’t matter
alas, i must walk
through all the humanoid storms
that we’ve created
High Water
the most perfect park
the most perfect afternoon
marred by words, actions
my innocent girl
who only wanted this day
not a broken mom
but it's just a blur
one day bleeds into the next
watered with defeat
Lakeside Love
sunset’s golden light
shines brighter in the mountains
with my perfect pup
Obey
the mountains call us
with their peak views, quaking aspens
(listen for the call)
