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Tenderfoot Haiku

Haiku poetry by Irene describing the first camping trip of her life at Death Valley National Park.

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Packing is a chore
Long list of camp necessities
Too much luggage!

Rain beating on tent
Will wind blow me away?
Golden ager's first night in camp

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Quickly vanishing
night of pounding rain and furious wind
waking to dry sun-warmed day.

Good company, good food, gorgeous scenery
Flowers too many to count
Death Valley in spring time

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Hot sun burns quickly
Strong cold wind knocks me over!
Desert is tricky

Calm and serene
Timelessness of the desert
Being in the moment.

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First camping experience
Pictures and stories to relate
Bragging rights earned

Wow! I did it.
Joy and pride of accomplishment
Let's do it again

More haiku poetry by Irene.

Background = milk-vetch or loco weed (Astragalus species) at Mud Canyon.

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