October 8, 2019, Blanding, UT-
Last Saturday, evening, I watched an improvisational dance performance, called “River of Stars”. The performance, by Human Nature Dance Troupe, of Flagstaff, came to mind again last night, as I chose to sleep under the stars, at Goosenecks State Park, near Mexican Hat, Utah.
Two rivers, one above, the other below,
give me solace.
The San Juan snakes around,
a series of limestone formations,
giving the impression
of goose’s necks.
It is a serene, sacred spot,
and I lie in a sleeping bag,
insulated from the cold,
whilst gazing up into
the river above,
a true River of Stars.
Constellations,
known to me
since my youth,
present themselves
as a constant flow.
The Moon is between us,
and the audible drone
of an occasional airplane
challenges my eyes
to find it,
among the shimmering
islets
in the celestial river.
I love this description of the rivers between which you camped!
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Thanks so much, Janet!
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Oh how beautiful! I could visualize being there!
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Glad to hear it, Diane. Thanks so much.
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I some Canadian geese proudly displaying their goose necks this morning.
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I haven’t seen very many, out here, this year. They must have all headed east.
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Beautifully done 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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