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The Oak’s Remains

One huge arm of the great oak Broke off in a recent storm The remains fill a great space along the trail Even after the woodsman Has cut and cleared the blocking branches I feel like mourning and celebrating, But … Continue reading

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An Imaginary Hike in the Coastal Mountains of California

The first few hundred yards are the easiest and quickest. Civilization soon gets behind and below me in my initial haste. I change to the regular and slower, upward marching that gets my heart, legs and lungs in a pleasing synchronicity. … Continue reading

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