Road Trip 2026, Day Nineteen

with two days left here

i was hoping to share this

forest walk; paddle

my trip isn’t hers

(i’m trying to make it mine)

the one sunny day

she briefly emerged

to shop and model by bay

at least i have that

Seward loves murals

though they’re few and far apart

capturing life here

Water Everywhere

everyone swimming
a clear Colorado lake
an afternoon storm

camping is simple
with tents, paddle boards, tables
and yet so complex

Eleven Miles from Nowhere

even with the wind
we’ve mastered outdoor spaces
and earned this sunset

Lake Life

boys can carry two

stand-up paddle boards alone

so we can have fun

We Can Pretend

a lazy lake day

calmer than a quarantine

peace (so far from peace).