trolling for trout
and idly awaiting a bite -
when an osprey circling above
tucks its wings
and dive bombs towards the surface at mock speed
slams into the water next to me
flies away with a fish
and disappears high into the tree-tops.
Stunned and humiliated
I reel in my line
only to discover that my bait has vanished.
Travis, this is so awesome! What a special place you go to, Metaphorically, Spiritually, and physically. Thinking of you on your 1st. day of classes. Happy Birthday. Love you.
ReplyDeletethanks! love you too. really enjoy trying to capture the experience through a combination of photography, writing, and drawing. finished Running the Amazon and enjoying the conversation between the Dude and the Zen Master.
ReplyDeletehey Travis, I too! wish you Happy Birthday... I can still see Linda "huge" with you in that summer of '84.
ReplyDeleteWhere is that large peak in image #1? I'm going there tomorrow. Keep up the good work- even in B&W!
mt. mcloughlin - thanks craig! sounds like i was one big baby. +11 lbs???
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