arroyo hike
last week’s northern rains flow here today
green leaf swath flanks low stream
anthill busy with water collection
pink-brown dirt settles inside my shoes
water pool reflects manganese sky
gnarled tree roots stretch toward a drink
dry indian rice heads bend with weight of seed
red rock monolith rises in front of trail
blue shade cools mud and me
bird beats its bill into far off tree
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Lovely moment you’ve captured here, I like how all the images really work to place me there.
It felt like I was right beside you, well done!