HURON SHORELINE


Welcome to the waterfront
neither sandy, preened nor beachy keen;
only the hardy need apply
for this Upper Peninsula hospitality.

A rocks nest monster
bone yard of
craggy stones strewn
to wrench sandaled feet
and keep us at bay,
away from Huron summer play.

A promised roast
daunted by gulls taunting the children there
tossing marshmallows
out to share. 
                                         
Returning, we
watched our steps
to miss
the grass geese messed
and guessed with guarded thanks
the best was yet ahead.


Dennis R. Keefe                      
November 19, 2008