Fresh air
new ripples
spreading
Start at Kakiat park, where the parking lot surrounds an island of green with a few Maples. The enclosed dog park may or may not bustle with the delighted barks of canines overjoyed with company
azure sky
passing cumulus
fade from sight
canonballing beside
the “no swimming” sign
Cross the bridge over the Mahwah river, as narrow as any brook, and gurgling as such. Meander the blue trail through underbrush and a Pine grove. Follow the river again, past the remains of the Mill, for which the trail draws its name.
cucumber scent
the copperheads remain
unseen
After the gentle first ascent. The steep climb above the Natural Gas line cut. The leveling out after the power line cut. The pitching climbs and descents along the forested trail.
an scenic view
along the horizon
New York City
Through curving paths as challenging as any Ewok would face on Endor. Until, at last a break in the trees
glistening waters
a mid-afternoon sun
in pieces
even at Pine Meadow
a voice on a cell phone
The presence of a lake visited for almost forty years. A breath of sanctuary, before a return to the storm.
street poetry …
capturing the essence of
a heart wide open
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Frank J. Tassone 
love this Frank. Been too long since i’ve been hiking. i got all mad at the voice on the cel phone! don’t you know what that place is for? lol! Brilliant wrap-up with the street poetry
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Thanks! 😀
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This is fabulous, Frank–WOW!
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Thanks, Rhen! 😀
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Most welcome! 🙂
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This is a beautiful compilation of the wonders of nature that we hope we can enjoy again in the near future! A great reminder for this dark time.
Hope you are safe and well…
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Thanks, Dwight! Hope you and yours are the same!
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Thank you… we are doing fine so far!
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Just lovely, Frank! The prose is poetic too.
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Thank you, Rosemary! 😀
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How gorgeous! And you took us with you!
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Happy you enjoyed it, Sherry! Thank you! 😀
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You paint a beautiful picture. Wish I was there!
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Thanks for the hike, Frank, I needed the fresh air!
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What a beautiful and serene place, Frank. Thanks for taking us with you!
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I like the thought of that lake being sanctuary before the storm.
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I love the rhythm of this. (K)
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Thanks, K! 🙂
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Lovely collection. Can’t wait for the onslaught of the spring season and being grateful for the warming days.
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Thank you, Grace! 😀
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I enjoyed following your path here…..and then a view from on high of New York City….peaceful from on high. The chaos and fear inside it up close has disappeared as one is higher and higher into the natural scene.
“The presence of a lake visited for almost forty years. A breath of sanctuary, before a return to the storm.”
Perfect.
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