The Herd

As we made our way through the herd
I thought
grass
I thought
wind
I thought

peace

following the path as best we could

these primordial creatures to our right and left

I thought

prairie

I thought

plain

I thought

cloud and sun

we mustered what magic we had

to move quietly through the herd

undisturbed.

Road Trip: Theodore Roosevelt National Park

 Hiked the Petrified Forest Loop today, long rolling hike through mostly grasslands, the pictures don't do the vast calmness justice. Although the petrified wood was very cool the biggest highlight was being surprised by a bison going up a hill and then having to make our way around and a grazing herd to continue on the trail. A stunning, moving day, fitting as it's our last of the trip.