Poetry Jam's Desert

The desert stole my heart

I probably would not last long.

The formations,

The rocks,

The plants and animals

moved me.

I was humbled by my summer trip last year

and certainly want to explore more.

Deserts for Poetry Jam

Arid desert lands

Scorch me

Enrich me

Envelope me

With heat and wonder

The desert nourishes my soul

Shows me her history

In colors and formations

Lost in the beauty 

I reach for the sky

The mystery of difference

Excites me

I wonder

If I'd survive

Thrive 

Or die

Here 

Becoming just another bone

O'Keeffe would want to paint.

I smile

In wonderment

And 

Simply enjoy the view.

Going HOME

I'm sure you grow tired of my vacation ranting

Probably will never travel again.

We saw oddities and made memories.

We arrived home safely.

Maybe not with a smile on our face

but with a huge sigh of relief in our heart.

An interesting photo for which

Andrew will probably never forgive me

but that's okay.

Golden treasure awaited us at home.

First cutting of hay will take us through the winter.

Hallelujah!

May all the dry places we traveled

be blessed with the rains they need.

I know no matter where I am

there will be treasures in my pockets.

I Just Don't Get Out Much ...

that is why you're suffering.  The great news is none of our traveling party pushed, shoved nor hefted any other members over the multitude of rims and edges.  It would have been easy but the altitude had us all a little short of breath.

Grand Canyon

Desert View

Andrew assisting with photography

A view I liked

Beautiful views but glad we're through

Maybe another time...