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

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

sunset’s golden light
shines brighter in the mountains 
with my perfect pup

an eight-mile walk
through Colorado’s beauty
even before blooms

the mountains call us
with their peak views, quaking aspens
(listen for the call)

no disturbance here
queen cat doesn't mind sawing
from her planted throne

rainy Mother's Day
(cantaloupe aches for planting)
my babies: plants, pets

this side of the glass
has me trapped like a sad pup
just begging entry

at last, spring has sprung

which means it’s creek-dipping time

for my fluffy pup