A Day Together

'Twas the day before Xmas

and all thru the house

not a tree, nor strand of garland could be found inside

- not one ounce

 

she in her parka and me in my Broncos cap

ventured out for the day

following a splendid Colorado nights nap

A walk in the backcountry inspires mind body and soul.

 

with cocoa mix in zip bags

and fresh water to make hot

we jumped in the vehicle

that transports us a lot

 

 it's four big tires humming

and shiny black color, oh my

we sped down Parker Road, in the blink of an eye

 

by Parkway, and Mainstreet, and Franktown we'd pass

that old '95 Toyota still purrs, alas

we were thrilled and elated to be on our way

to another trailhead on this beautiful winters' day

 

the cinch of a daypack, and with poles in hand

down the Homestead Trail we trekked

to enjoy this magnificant canyon land

A rocky climb and descent on Rim Rock Trail

 

little snow, standing water, or mud would slow us

only a prarie hawk and blue sky above us

the climb up Castlewood Canyon, it was grand

only this morning did we make a plan

 

on top the sun would spread its warm air

to be overwhelmed by gusty winds up there

oh, the sights, the serenity, and solitude we'd find

it was all we could ask for the body, soul, and mind

 

on approach the canyons' rim

wait! is that a stone-shaped gargoyle,

dressed in red plus white beard, how trim

 

Atop Castlewood Canyon, with our friend, Gargoyle Santa.

on the scrub oak close-by hangs lights unglowing

that wind it's a killer...we must be going

yonder pine appears a good place to break

a bit of protection, that's all it would take

the trusty stove, in minutes water would boil

thru our lips flowed hot chocolate without any toil

 

A cup of hot cocoa tasted ooohhh so good.

to record our day was a Canon Rebel XT

10 seconds or less to be positioned with she

two happy souls on trail, it's true

no better way to enjoy horizions hue

 

our return to the truck went as planned

a bit faster, sure, with winds at our back we were slammed

now at the trailhead, oh what a day

no aches, pains, or discomfort would bother us today

On descent from the rim.

 

the drive home interrupted but once

for a stop at fresh food store...Sprouts

zucchini squash, french bread and chicken we would tout

 

then to the house with it's welcoming appeal

no warmer, or comfy, or happy could we be

two souls on lifes' journey, you see.