So I’ve been away for quite a while but I’m still kicking. I plan to start cutting out some of the other time consumers in my life and get back to one of my loves… writing!
Last week the kids and I went camping and had a blast. It was great to be back in nature, moving through the woods, splashing in the stream and sitting by the falls feeling it blow gentle mist my way.
The kids and a great time and were a blast to watch, listen to and play with as well.
The poem below doesn’t do it justice, but maybe some photos will help. I’ll be posting photos from the trip on my photo blog http://stephenkelloggphotography.wordpress.com
I am alive
It may not appear so as you pass by
The one portal of my life you know
Smudged over, cobwebs hanging low
But
I am alive
Just climbed to the top of a little mountain
Breathed in fresh air
Climbed the boulders
Crept close to the edge
Life invigorated as I
Danced among the clouds
Dreamt of flying with the birds
Saw the kids soak in their world
Back to camp we went
Chasing trails as they emerged
Snapping photos of plant and bird
Cool stream water
Pranced over, around, through my toes
Into my heart
Down the falls to pools below
Watched my children laugh and play
Hunting dreams along trails
Climbing cliffs
Balancing on rails
Songs around the campfire
Drop biscuits in iron skillet
Guitars played on
Tired bodies flopped into sleeping bags
Gentle snores and shuffles
Rain danced on tent fly
Evening choir, quiet for a change
Morning sun
Match sparks fly
Wood gives life to flame
French toast all around
Smiles break into plans
Another hike in store
Muscles sore but adventure awaits
Off to stake our claim on the trails
Several refreshing days of
Breeze
Mountain top views
Valley river chases
Waterfalls
Peaceful places
Grace and innocence
As mama and baby deer
Look up with perked ear
We soak in the view
Then walk on
Rock to root
Dirt turning to sky
As we try to not “fall through”
It’s a world that still exists
Captured in photos, hearts and heads
Shared through this blurry portal
Glimpse another part of my world
Stephen Kellogg – 2013
This was a quick run to get the writing juices flowing and posting … I reserve the right to come back and edit it 😀
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Stephen,
Loved your wonderful, refreshing poem!
You are a great Dad!
Keep up the good work!
Love you, Your Sis, Karise
Welcome back! It’s nice to get outside and experience nature, especially through your kids’ eyes. There’s so much useful perspective there. I hope the NaPoWriMo didn’t burn you out. It nearly did me!
Stephen, A very joyous welcome back to the smudged and cob-webbed “blurry portal”. I’ve missed your contributions to the poetry part of my life. A trip to the outdoors can be so refreshing. Family time is irreplaceable. :-)) Alice
It doesn’t get much BETTER than all of that!
I loved the water between your toes.
Hello. Weclome ‘back’!
Absolutely love this! Very talented 🙂 Can’t wait to experience this with me kids…