Ancient Ruins

I search for the symmetry once defining these ancient ruinsPrecise as any modern day engineering Envision it…Slaves moving stoneSkilled craftsmen pounding ancient toolsThe plans coming to fruitionImagine it…Immense grandeur perched atop a mountain Surrounded by trees bearing olives and almondsPicture it…As the enemy approaches Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #336 – Search and Lens-Artists Challenge #274Continue reading “Ancient Ruins”

Nutria

By the river a lazy lunchIt’s mid-morning so more like brunchThe mice don’t care the time of dayPack up the food and move elsewhereBut river otters find me thereOr are they giant rats at play?Nutria I am told they’re calledAs up the bank their bodies crawlChasing dogs and people away. Prompted by Murisopsis – “LookingContinue reading “Nutria”

Somewhere or Nowhere

Going somewhere… A beautiful ride to the top of Beech Mountain, NC with 360 degree views and a bar. Definitely no more than one drink! Other than for sightseeing, the ski slopes are used for mountain biking during the off-season. A two day trip on The Zephyr train from Oakland, California to Denver, Colorado. JustContinue reading “Somewhere or Nowhere”