Winds of a fierce kind are
blowing waves up over the shore line.
No one is overly excited as
this happens from time to time.
The knowledge that Indian
summer is on the way has sent
Many into a frenzy of joy.
The fall colors are still eminent;
Especially the Tamaracks
which are magical and mystical
They embed you into
a state of peacefulness which few
things can surpass. There are
soothsayers and philosophers
warning of a cruel winter with
many blasts from the north.
Sane people disregard the negative.
They have heard it all before.
They like my prediction of
a long beautiful fall,
a short, crisp, winter
And a lovely, early spring with
flowers which will give your heart
Back to you. But today is now
and the sun is shining in spite of
The wind and as it flickers through
the waving trees you get
Caught up in the joy of being alive
in such lovely territory.
Many do not understand
the Upper Peninsula and that is fine as
Though unselfish, we do not want
to be crowded with people
Possessing doubts about our sanity.
We know what we are and
What we have and that is good enough.
It is our gold and we love it.
Stanski
November 8, 2021 ^
Steve Haarman 