"campgrounds" poems
~
where’s the rain
to save the day?
the silo empty,
the barn no hay.
the only pouring
we have seen
is from the counter
down the street.
gin and beer and
old Jim Beam,
the bar is full,
but glass is empty.
our men are weeping,
children hungry!
these fields that yielded
harvest plenty
under sweat of
daddy's brow,
now they’ll try’n
take my home;
state moves in
to steal our peace,
won’t leave us ’lone,
till we’ve been fleeced.
send a draught to
quench our pain;
end this drought with
drenching rain!
this to you we pray...
*“pour from heaven’s door,
indulge us with an inundation;
from the bounty of your store
deluge us with a liquidation”*
oh, keeper of
these cloudless skies,
send sweet rain
to wet these eyes!
for the lost ones
in this town,
to save this family,
save this farm,
from heartless souls
who mean us harm.
i am just a poor boy
whose cup has all run dry
no where else to turn,
nothing left to try.
flow in torrents,
pour in sheets,
send libations,
bring relief;
send the rain to
flood the street.
oh master of
the ocean deep,
pour your liquid,
pour your gold,
a’fore our children
grow too old.
no more saving
for some rainy day,
this to you we pray...
*“pour from heaven’s door,
indulge us with an inundation;
with bounty from your store
deluge us with a liquidation”*
~
*post script
the Western US is experiencing a four-year drought of
epic proportions and with water in such short supply,
family farms are burning up in the heat
with grave consequences looming large
on the not-so-distant horizon.
we witnessed this arid devestation
first hand a week ago traveling through
North and Central California, and
felt in just the tiniest way the crush
of water shortages at all her state
campgrounds. beautiful Shasta Lake
was dry except for a small stream
running through the lake bed...
how very sad; she is not the California
i remember in our last visit.*
Oct 22, 2015
Oct 22, 2015 at 12:19 AM UTC
A long *** flight to parts unknown
A beautiful town becomes your home
With jagged mountains topped with snow
And crystal lakes lay far below
A bustling town with lots of bars
A canopy of brilliant stars
A jet boat ride a ledge bungy
A cruise with dolphins out to sea
Snowboarding with awesome friends
Until the season meets it's end
The adventure is continuing
It started off with canyoning
Sleeping in a car for weeks
To see new shores and snow capped peaks
From glaciers to beach in a single day
And free campgrounds where you can stay
Zorbing down a grassy hill
A private beach where you can chill
Caving through the dark abyss
Is definitely something not to miss
Adventures abound in these islands
And I'm gonna miss all my awesome friends
And now it's time to say goodbye
And to new adventures, off I fly.
Nov 22, 2018
Nov 22, 2018 at 10:14 PM UTC
The second before the sky falls I'll tell you about my secrets;
Why I've avoided campgrounds since 1997.
Why I pray to the God of mangy dogs -
Tendon ******* fad. Don't touch my dolls.
Tombstones, and the tombstone maker across the street.
Aug 28, 2015
Aug 28, 2015 at 4:51 PM UTC
A blank page, a story untold
the salty air and sun kissed cheeks,
the murmuring sea whispers many tales
all are secrets for my heart to hold
If I stay, I wonder what I would find
happy old couples in their beach houses
hidden trails deep in campgrounds
perhaps something new and one of a kind
A story ends and a new one starts
good food, sun-soaked relaxation, and sand
memories relieved and new ones created
all just new chapters I hold in my heart.
Jun 20, 2017
Jun 20, 2017 at 8:01 PM UTC
Shaken
Left
Numb legs
Empty dreams
My left-hand trembles
Hand-written nonsense
I love you-- I'm IN love with you
Guitar string melody
Balancing on tightrope
Silver glistening moonbeams
Reflecting on your pale skin
Spinning hoops of brilliant red fire
Do you love me too?
Crisp Mountain stream picnic
Crunchy granola bites
Drunk on fine red wine
Painting your bare body
Racing through green campgrounds
7 am chasing monarchs
**** me under the willow tree
What to do, what to do...
Indica high
Music festival roots
Keep me grounded
Sleep with me each night
I dream of you
Your hazel eyes
Pink, blue, and orange clouds
Driving home at 2 am
Hold my hand
Whisper to me
May I keep you?
Oct 3, 2016
Oct 3, 2016 at 9:45 PM UTC
seashell pink lips | blankets spread out on grass in the middle of the night | stargazing
roadtrips | strawberry pop rocks | laughing with your friends
fireworks | the warmth of sunshine | ice cream melting on your tongue
kissing | bathing suits under clothes | holding hands
drunken giggles | campgrounds | cooling off in lakes
the feeling of freedom | melting marshmallows over a fire | movie marathons
long walks with your best friend | adrenaline rushes | soda fizzing in a glass
Jun 8, 2017
Jun 8, 2017 at 1:01 PM UTC
a bellows is used to fan the flames
and my eyes follow the sparks
as they circle into the night
the small girl is staring at me
and i give her a wink
but she turns away
a stray dog is sniffing the ground
hoping for any leftover meat
that may have fallen
i turn my head towards laughter
coming from one of the tents
followed by drunken singing
looking back towards the flames
i realize i am alone
the breeze sighing through the trees
makes my eyeslids heavy
and i allow myself to be embraced by sleep
a happy camper.
Apr 6, 2015
Apr 6, 2015 at 3:03 PM UTC
as I looked for my father
all around the campgrounds.
I realized I was only looking at the
dirt road and what was in front of me
(even though I was barefoot and trying to
step lightly on rigid rocks and pebbles).
I then looked up and
took a breath.
fresh air.
non-city air.
cigarette-less air.
I looked to the left and there it was
a breathtaking mountain
mostly inhabited by the greenery
of the area.
The sky was clear and it was as if
the clouds were following me at the
same pace.
Nature.
I feel that as a city girl,
I don't take advantage of my surroundings
as much as I should.
All the lights of the city.
The different people with their
assorted accents, dialects, and cultures.
Life is beautiful.
You just need to step back and
observe the good and
take advantage of it.
Aug 13, 2017
Aug 13, 2017 at 8:42 PM UTC