These were written during a long hike,

while I was away from home for 5 weeks.

 

 

 

My sons

 

I miss my sons, I must admit –

I really hadn’t thought of it.

I worked so work would let me go,

And weighed my gear from head to toe,

And left them lists of things to do –

But didn’t really think this through.

At home I get a hug a day,

I get no hugs when I’m away.

 

 

 

(When I read this around the fire tonight

I got a hug. Thanks Firedancer)

 

 

 

 

 

b c b

 

 

 

 

 

I walk this trail

at the pace of a snail

cruising along, as if on a rail.

My feet are sore, my shirt is tore,

and I smell like I just split from jail.

 

Kennedy Meadows is up ahead,

where I will go to spend some bread.

I’ll bail from the trail & get my mail,

shower, phone & laundry, without fail.