Salmon Sunset

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Castaic Lake—A manmade lake. Camping and picnic site, a scenic recreation area in sunny California

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8/22/25

Salmon horizon beguiles as I towel dry
'pon a muted canvas morphs hues at sunset.
The lake decants of its waders and pontoons.  
Mirror waters tranquil—a soothing elixir.
Tidy up and make camp for the night.

The campsite invited blissful slumber: 
Glassy water gloaming our tryst.
Castaic an artificial lake clears at dusk.  
A picturesque sunset took hold.
Behold a post-swim pink horizon.

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Tom Woody

Date: 8/22/2025 4:20:00 PM

Beautiful poetry to accompany a beautiful photo Anaya

Tom Woody
Date: 8/22/2025 4:53:00 PM

Never learned how to ski or skate

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/22/2025 4:37:00 PM

I am familiar with the lake I wrote about, I learned how to water (slalom) ski . <3

Jay Narain

Date: 8/22/2025 11:44:00 AM

nice picture and a beautiful poem.

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/22/2025 4:38:00 PM

Ty Jay!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/22/2025 11:13:00 AM

Your "Salmon Sunset" is a beautiful write with a pretty picture. Love Both... Love your line, "The campsite invited blissful slumber." So True... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day/weekend writing away........

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/22/2025 4:39:00 PM

Delighted for your comment and wishes, Paula! August blessings