Ann Ross: Ode to mud season
I love mud season
for many a reason
splashing happy the Yampa flows
as rain drops fall in
a path for walk
jump in each puddle as I go
dog barks, bike hits on my behind
gone for awhile
peace on the mountain as before
gouge marks hid by trace of new snow
each flake a diamond glow
no ear-busting din
return to the love of afore
smell of pine as I walk by the stream
wide open Lincoln
is cattle drive ready
fluffy blue white clouds
hover above on my walk
view store tops as I go
skillfully erected in days of yore
snowcapped peaks to the east
touch of pink western sky
a hint of a blanket for the sleeper
new born can be seen
yellow daffodils, purple crocus pop out
oh so much more
It’s Routt that I’m about
mud season I adore.
Ann Ross
Steamboat Springs
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