Saturday, September 29, 2012

51st birthday dream

I was climbing the hills around Minnedosa
edge of Lake Agassiz

glacial waters of massive inland ocean
lapping these shores 

I hang on to tree branches stepping up
rocks and sand under feet 

I’m not sure why I’m here
sore knee hindering speed

but it feels good
rough touch of tree bark on palm 

rising upward
eyes glaring dusty setting sun
I don’t reach the top in my dream
wake up in blanketed bed in Red River valley 

back at the bottom of the lake
flat prairie pilgrim

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