My Turtle Friends

My Turtle Friend There he was. He was on the path. And he met me there. I was just walking into the woods, anxious to lose myself. It's the best thing to do for myself. Lose myself, and then find myself again. As I was heading into the woods, turtle was in the middle of…

The Summit of Bear Butte

I made it to the top. I asked for assistance to climb the final steps. Assistance came in Spirit form, and in the form of a rabbit watching me. My fear ran under the steps and in the strong winds I reached the summit and took one quick look around and fell to my knees.…

Ode to Squirrel

Small fluffy one who scampers in the sun I pay homage to you Your zippy ways your carefree days my friend, you're never blue You shuck your nut as you swish somewhat, your bushy little tail O king of the tree you're feral and free hunting nuts on the mountain trail You're frantic, yet wise…