Feeling Poetic

Hi all,

I hope you had a lovely Memorial weekend. 

We did. We got the garden mostly in, went for walks, watched movies, 

ate delicious things, slept in, had a bonfire, and generally relaxed and

enjoyed ourselves. It was pretty great. In fact, it was so great that

 I didn't take a ton of pictures. Haha. Sorry. I know you come here to see pics of the

 family and lovely Minnesota. Here are a few, though. In any case, Dad and I have

 been doing a lot of walking. It is one of the things that I can do without gross pain. 

Not to mention, losing weight and getting into shape is a good thing 

for everyone. When we walked on Monday evening it was so  beautiful.

It inspired my latest poem. I hope you can see some 

of the beauty through my words. I put it down at the way end.

Apple blossoms

Dad using his manly muscles to till the garden.












And Sam, using his 
manly muscles to mow.
(Gee I love alliteration)

My sweet little birdhouse. A pair of sparrows is nesting. So cute!

 The Luna Cat

Hangin' by the fire 

                       Some of the garden

 I know Dad's eyes are shut, but it was so cute of Sam...

The view out my bedroom window. Hence the screen.

Sherburne County wildlife Refuge. Ann lake.

WALKING OUT ON A RAINY EVENING

Gentle rain falls on apple blossom streets.

Mist rises and the air is sweet 

with flowering trees.

We walk, fingers touching,

Laughing with memories of

Long ago rain walks.

We marvel at the vibrance of purple lilacs,

The fragrance of white, 

the myriad greens all around.

Drops splash the surface

Of the lake creating 

Circles in circles in circles.

An anchored sailboat keeps a 

Quiet rhythm with the waves, and

Points to the grey, falling skies.

Still we walk, rain tickling 

Our scalps, feeling childlike

Joy in our showery adventure.

Until the dusky clouds burst open,

Rain is in our eyes, and

The breeze gains an unexpected chill.

And we are once again adults

Hurrying home after walking

Out on a rainy evening.

                      -Kimberly Haggen

Love you tons and can't wait to see you!