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Lemon Lime
They say effort equals action
Rogue Collective – 2023
Four encampments at Horseshoe on August Eleven. Tents reposing in the shade and others baking in the sun Cots in sunbather pose anticipating Perseids (under the new 10% moon) Rafting guides disposed to facilitate awe and fun. 8,500 years since humans first lived on the Rogue, we continue to share: White water, jump off rocks, … Continue reading Rogue Collective – 2023
Certainly Not
Early on, he announced, calmly and confidently
Gone Rogue – 2019
For the past several years I have had the pleasure to be inspired by a four-day/three-night yoga and rafting trip with Noah’s River Adventures on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. Here's this year's reflection. Into the wild and scenic with a yogi, Several scientists, teachers, writers A designer and a builder retired One art … Continue reading Gone Rogue – 2019
Rogue Love – 2020
For the past several years I have had the pleasure to be inspired by a four-day/three-night yoga and rafting trip with Noah’s River Adventures on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. Here's this year's reflection. It feels like being in your favorite worn-in college hoodie drinking coffee on a cool morning anticipating the day’s adventure, … Continue reading Rogue Love – 2020
Love Signs
You are cool as a cucumber Until Aries enters the house Warming your starchy skin in a pair of worn Levi Strauss I love freedom and risk You landlocked by protocol Exhilarating, tender, a contradictory coupling, we helplessly fall First child’s flame singes virgin wings Ever challenging your M.O. Too easy when your taste for … Continue reading Love Signs
We Made A Match
We made a match Had a short chat He’s smart, stylish And has a cat. Cool and confident Know I’m a catch I put myself online Set to be attached. “Meet up tonight?” Finding myself in his hood Shared backstories and kisses This is too good. My heart receptive Spirit strong and light Breathing in … Continue reading We Made A Match
NaPoWriMo Day 4: Chanel Boots
Leather Chanel boots made in Italy They are my most beloved pair ever All black quilted lambskin up to my knees Classic with all the signature details The small silver bead circles at the heel Cap toe with large Chanel logo stitching I wear these boots September through April Perfect with jeans, dresses, always sexy … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day 4: Chanel Boots
NaPoWriMo Day 2: Truth or Fiction?
Maneuvering Vallarta’s sidewalks without a care in the world, My bar owner friend beckons, “Come over here girl!” “Lori this is Mark, Mark this is Lori” Certain she had launched a great love story. I’m a sucker for all seven types of artists; With destiny did I make a tryst? Perched on the barstool breeze … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day 2: Truth or Fiction?