October 12, 2015, Chino Valley-
A few thoughts about the day, as we might look at it.
The deer trails, drawing the interest of the hunters,
became the Kinship Trails, drawing the interest of the merchants,
the soldiers and the monks.
The Conquistador Trails, drawing the interest of the pioneers,
the entrepreneurs and the downtrodden,
became the railroads and macadam highways, drawing the
interest of the Lords of Commerce and the satisfied multitudes.
The Interstate Highways, drawing the interest of the masses,
fleeing oppression, become
closed, behind walls and fences.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Publish it!! I love your images, parallelism, word choice, and imagery. My favorite part is “the merchants, the soldiers and the monks.” It reminds me of the Cohens, Levites and Israelites– the structure of Jewish society.
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In due time. As I have told you earlier, publishing takes a lot more time and money than I have on hand right now.
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I have a song that laments the old swimming hole being closed down by an interstate. I love being sentimental but I realize things change. Hopefully they change for the better. I want to visit Chino valley next year again!
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This is beautifully written. You have such a way with words 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kate. Hope all is well.
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You are an awesome poet. Very lovely!.
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Thank you, Carol!
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