Baring

A recent escape from the city

The oldest cabin in Baring

Sits every May 

In the roar of the raging river

Skykomish

Yesterday 

We watched sunlight 

Rise from the rapids

Rise up the bank of evergreens 

While birds flitted near

Flew swift from twilight falling

The chill night

Brought a thousand stars

Morning brought relentless rain

The knotty pine walls 

Are comforting 

As I sit in the old leather chair

The heater at my feet

Reading a well thumbed

John Grisham paperback 

Someone left behind

My coffee is rich and strong

Reviews

[Michael Sun Bear]

I am returning here Monday. Thought I would move this to the top of my list. Hopefully I will be inspired to write during my stay.

[Betty Hermelee]

A great way to spend a cold, rainy day....and there is plenty of it in upper West coast..I can picture you sitting there; like your style, very casual and very visual....Bravo!
Warmly, B

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thank you Betty. I am already longing to go back; I think I will save up to rent the cabin in the fall. It just feels right, peaceful. A comforting ambiance inside, outside a small deck right on the river bank with chairs that invite a long sit. Pepper was very nervous at first, but after a short walk in the woods, she tested the sofa, found it suitable, and went to sleep.

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[Betty Hermelee]

always a pleasure Michael🌷
Warmly, B

[Desert Knave]

Some great visuals here. Nicely done. ~Jim

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks Jim.

[Lara]

I can feel the comfort of knotty pine walls and foot lodged heater...
Your poem, sun bear, recharges my own batteries.
With the chill night stars (shinning crisp, i imagine), the fecund river sounds, sun, birds, evergreens all rising, and gathered into rich coffee and leather chair -- Baring is both mellow and lively to my senses.
Thank you for sharing.
What a treat!

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks for reading Lara. Glad you enjoyed it.