Light is very uplifting A gray day can be depressing Sunshine changes that in an instant The sun pours its light through A stained glass window in church Stage left from the crucifix There is red, white, blue and yellow colors Forming an abstract painting I think of the setting sun being Reflected on a calm Lake Michigan It is a powerful visual One that is locked in my memory I drive home from the Post Office The gravel road is covered with White snow and brown dirt Spread randomly by the road workers It is hypnotic A beautiful pathway going somewhere I let my imagination run free Where is it taking me and Will I be safe at it flows through The woods and dunes and over the creek I keep driving slowly I see a truck coming toward me I am back to reality and pull over And stop until the truck passes It is rather narrow with all the snow banks I wave to the driver and he waves back Then back to my fantasy Where will the road take me? It is so beautiful and the sun is shining I pass a few driveways and wonder About the people who live there year around I am lifted by the adventure and mystery Life can be exciting when you become a child again I reach the end of the gravel road I must turn left very soon or I will miss my driveway Reflecting on my trip I consider myself fortunate This is truly God’s country We will keep it a secret for a while longer Stanski February 5, 2020 ^
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Steve Haarman 