Moving a little slow - leaving a little late,
Heavy legs – straps digging into shoulders.
Adjust Stride, Adjust Straps, Repeat.
Stopping, taking pictures - talking,
Time flying by… faster than the miles.
Poison Ivy, Hot Sun, Mosquitoes.
Setting up camp - a little early,
Discovering what was forgotten wasn’t needed.
Watching the stars rise - burrowing deep in my bag,
Sleeping sporadically - listening to the night.
Cold Feet, Numb Shoulder, Hard Ground.
-Looking for ease but finding resistance-
Day Ten…
Waking up early - feeling refreshed,
Another night of deep dreamless sleep,
Coffee steam rising with the morning sun.
Routine – making breakfast easy,
The last meal - a lighter pack,
Quiet and Quick preparations.
Miles flying by... faster than the hours,
Wanting the last day to never end,
But mentally rehearsing…
“Cheeseburger, French Fries, Milk Shake”
Strong legs - Strong stride - Relaxed mind,
Less pictures - Less words - More meaning,
Bonded with - Self, Companion, and Earth.
The long adventure now feeling so short,
Slowing in the last minutes - bittersweet completion.
-Looking for ease and finding peace-
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