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| Packed And Ready To Head North |
Coziness made of, and built within,
the old growth forest.
Materials of golden colored, white
pine logs, stacked upon each other.
Lofts, beams, and nostalgia are the décor.
Large, unobstructed windows allow the
outside in.
I am a cabin.
Beyond the cabin, cold water speaks
through the rhythmic lapping of the waves.
A liquid trail road; secret bays and hidden
drop-offs.
Rock, pine, and sand are the
shoreline.
Depths, of various degrees, extend
below the silver ceiling.
I am a lake.
Within the lake, a kaleidoscope of
wiggling colors, captured best in sunlight.
Protein slime, for speed and
protection, makes handling difficult.
Panfish, pike, and perch are the
treasures.
Allotments of time, between sunrise
and sunset, pass between each catch.
I am a fish.
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| A Northern Pike |
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| Todd Casting Into The Shallows |
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| Dad Giving A Tour Of The Lake |
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| Jodi And A Perch |
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| Sunfish |
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| Cindy And A Bluegill |
Besides the fish, hearts beat through
fur and feather.
Awareness, heightened by sights and
sounds, provides recognition and surprise.
Eagles, loons, and bear revealed.
Discernment is unveiled in soaring
shadows, wavering calls, and deep set tracks.
I am wildlife.
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| The Common Loon |
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| An Eagle's Nest |
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| Bunchberry |
In addition to the wildlife, is the
synergistic union of the Northland.
Crackling campfire, at the base of
birch and maple, provides smoke and s’mores.
Cabins, lakes, and wildlife are one.
Nestled within Wisconsin’s forests,
families and memories, intertwine together.
I am a North Country lodge.
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| Jodi And Todd |
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| Brunch In An Iron Skillet |
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| Mom And Dad |
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| Todd Serenading Us With His Ukulele |
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| Niece And Nephews, Sister Karen, And My Parents |
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| The Family |
See you along The Way…
