earth note 428

khao sok national park 1989

the gravel road

is a challenge
on skinny tires

the sun makes you

remember the first song
you sang out loud

hardwoods are a surprise

here on the edge
of a rain forest

the reservoir is quiet

almost motionless
rubber trees misplaced

heat will bring you
to a new plateau
your ankles will sweat

--- e b bortz