I went out walking today. The sun was going down At the playground, three kids on bikes at play Riding round and round Cookie cutter homes in taupe, beige and white wine Pick up truck, mini-van, pick up truck, SUV Red sign, blue sign, blue sign, orange sign Pick up truck, pick up truck, sedan, RV Along the ridge, the Rockies in the distance The Bow River flows down below For sale signs clustered where a cliff has advanced Beside the post flood pathway repairs and steeply slumping land The trees were newly naked The magpies circled and swooped One found a crabapple, bright red Feathered heads turned and birds regrouped Couples, ladies, solo walkers, Dogs with their people, and cell phone talkers People who smile, others look down Bikers and tricyclers flying along before sundown. Walking home past pick up trucks And kids eager for me to clear the path More pick up trucks and two car garages Homeward, refreshed, with a thankful heart.
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