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The Sierras and the Pacific Part I The Sierras call In the east the mountains rise, rocky and steep, with craggy boulders that one must scramble or leap. Evergreens stand sentinel Prepared for snow, their branches reach down with glossy green needles, from base to crown Wildlife abounds Squirrels scurry, coyote stalk, black bears roam, a young buck rubs a tree to shed his velvet loam. Seasonal paradise Ski races, skating on ice, lounge by a fire, best winter sport, splash in the summer lakes, ride a horse, or hike in shorts. The Sierras call. Part II Sirens of the Pacific Lazily stroll barefoot on the warm wet sandy shore toes tickled by foam, and listen to the ocean roar. Madrones, on guard Sculptured by the wind these red trees bend east, knarled driftwood and seaweed add to the visual feast Bounty of the sea In the ocean’s depth reside creatures enormous and tiny, some cling to rocks, some swim deep, and some are briny. Year-round action Bikini or wetsuit, surfing, kayaking, sunbathing or fishing, and best of all, a bonfire on the beach and moonlight kissing. Sirens of the Pacific. ~~Judi Van Gorder Notes ▼ |