Catalina
whimpers of dampness
turn quickly to concern
as placement of tents
becomes lesson to learn.
sage'ed salt counters
with Indiana enlightenment
"too bad it's too late
to trench your tent!".
young scouts all to quick
to pick up the phone
to voice their hurt
to mom at home.
then Ranger Lavina
helpful and kind
provided rental equipment
for boys cold and of one mind.
a cat visited
snuggling up with James
at foot of sleeping bag
without leaving a name.
misguided interest
in feline so nice
brought concerns from father
of bag full of lice.
shortsighted knave
fails to obtain
the essence of story
made all too plain.
tis in sharing
that temporal binds are broke
a gift immortal
breaks the yolk.
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the Scouter's moment
delayed till early morn
a sigh of relief
as slumber adorns.
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16 January 1993
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Free-stick
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The joy of consuming a Creamsicle
On the beach between surfing sets.
The joy over the top of finding a free-stick and
Trading it in for a Creamsicle.
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27 June 2018
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3 on 3
My best friend was in a quandary...
They were seated in the 3 on 3 tournament
In Laguna Beach
But they did not have a jumper,
On the team, someone who could
Rebound and block shots.
I agreed and soon found myself placed
Against some of the best beach
Basketball players on the West Coast.
I held my own for the team through the
First three rounds but...
In the semifinals I came up against
Swen Nater, all 6’11” of him and
A Los Angeles Laker center.
Well I tried but my hand above the rim
Was not sufficient to stop his arm above the rim.
At the end of the game
Swen Nater shook my hand and said:
“Good boxing out “
All I could say was thanks for the lesson and
The new bruises.
27 June 2018