Bear Lake 2011


Ancient as the rocks and sky
yet constantly renewing
is the forest of my dreams
this multitude in browns, grays, and greens.
The rare green of a mountain lake
mirrors fir and poplar,
home of bear, deer, and snake,
and skies of hawk and hummer.
Nightly cicadas serenade
and fireflies pierce the blackened skies.
It's early to bed and early to rise
on this dark side of the mountain.
Overhanging the mystic lake
the rugged road leads homeward.