Palo Colorado Canyon

If I believed in heaven,

There’d be a foggy salt sea air…

Aerial views of a rugged coast,

As far as my eyes can stare.

I would live atop the canyon

Above the Palo Colorado Creek…

In the darkness of the redwood's shade;

My Nirvana found, that others seek.

I’d sit on the porch in the winter,

Drinking wine to ward off a shiver…

And drink wine in the summertime,

On a folding chair in the river.

I would write poetry in the morning;

Cigarettes with coffee atop the view…

This was my life three decades ago,

I’d love to start again, a new. 


Dedicated to Jackie Marshall , the ex-patriot Lodi hostess, and original "Lady of the Canyon".  Thank You for making everyone feel special and welcome. Always