Oregon Trail

In-pine-sweet air
In humus soil
Is where I rest, away from care,
And trail weary toil.

One morning feathers filled the air,
With wooden shafts that sped
And left this traveler to lie
With poisoned arrowhead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 2, 2010 at 11:41 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Steve. Love, Carol
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