road trip, adjusted:
no Canadian journey
([s]miles with our son)
skiing is a dream
found in powdery wide slopes
in Colorado
what really matters
is that he enjoys hot springs
to fit in with us
so simple, really:
the teens play cabin boardgames
while we ski for love
an Ely day trip
for a family pic, hike
a little shopping
red sun, glassy lake
paddling with the puppy:
perfect lakehouse day
Superior beach:
like the ocean without salt
great for paddling
kite flying kids
will remember these beach days
so different than home
cycling is life
as we tour Duluth’s sights
from bridges to ships
you haven’t ridden
over the Rockies; not yet.
Superior wins.
with a pup and girls
(unread itinerary)
we biked thirty clicks
Minnesota wins
for elevation record
on these little legs
and to end it all:
waterfall, campfire, cheese.
who would ask for s’more?
i never listen
when someone says it’s boring
i always find fun
North Dakota wins
kindness, camping, paddling
and late-night sunsets
Earth lodge history
and indigenous genius
round out this cycle
with Art Deco touch
to capitalize the north
and give us this view
all in a day’s work:
this “boring” state makes dreams bright
campfires and all
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