Ponder the ponderosa pine. Sticky, scented sap, Tufted-eared and twitchy-tailed Gray Albert squirrels. Curious crows. Whispering, whirling, whooshing Wind through weathered branches. Tall towering sentries along the trail. Countless cones…
New moon red-eyes overhead Two Ay Em in the dark and awake Windows open to the rumble of frogs in the marsh And the gearing of trucks on the distant…
Storms pass by unknown but for dark clouds and strong winds. Tears were not sprinkled. Ed Lehner Durango
Standing on the deck of the night ferry From La Paz to Mazatlan. A clear sunset; we’re headed southeast. The sky goes from light blue to purple And it holds…
At the August 1989 wildlife commission meeting, I served as chairman. One of the agenda items was the reintroduction of grizzly bears and wolves. The wildlife staff’s opinion was that…
The trees are blooming full of delicious smelling flowers. The bees are zooming around like raindrops on a rainy day. The days are getting longer and the sun doesn’t go…
I was sitting in traffic when I first heard the German word – “fernweh” (homesickness for a place you’ve never been) And then I had a name for it And…
My hands look like her hands. My knuckles remind me of a mountain ridge in the La Platas. I see more brown spots and veins that look like the running…
Slight yet strong in bearing Natural by design Bent a bit by time in shapes as complex as the seasons and simple as the rain. They stand through ages Sun-drenched…
Can people please find a different outlet for their poetic experience than the Letters to the Editor section of the newspaper. And can the newspaper please stop publishing the constant…
Last night, one or more bears had a party in my driveway with your garbage. Yep, the bears are out and hungry! So, please, neighbors on County Road 203, put…
(To the tune of “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” from Fiddler on the Roof) Amazon, Amazon ship me some stuff No matter how much, I can’t get enough Tools, electronics, or links for…
A vote was cast by county commissioners to decide where we could and will live. I’m only curious that in this whole process, where were we, the residents of Purple…
Regarding the article “Politics of Wolves” in The Durango Herald on April 15 and online in The Journal, the true conservationists are the conservative ranchers that voted against and worked…
Hard to miss, a wildly swinging dog tail up ahead Driving passed, I witness the charm of acceptance Ranch shepherd dog stands, captivated – Holding point two inches from another…
Confronted by a daunting task and not certain you can do it, Reflect upon the butterfly unfolding fragile lovely wings to start its long and perilous flight through miles of…
Mary had a little lamb His feet were black as soot. Everywhere that Mary went A sooty foot he put! Jerry Zink Durango
Bluebirds breeze on by, delightful daffodils catch their eye! Pumpkin poppies are popping, purple monarchs are stopping! Pink peonies are peeking, while lovely ladybugs are seeking! Baptista beg a butterfly…
Unaffiliated voters in Colorado just dodged a bullet. A group of Republicans recently filed a lawsuit (Parable v. Griswold) in federal court to block us from voting in the upcoming…
We sit in the darkness Long after the credits have started to roll Telling ourselves we’re curious About who played what part How many parts Peter actually played Where such…
Patient mother; On your grass island in the middle of the river. How can you know? That the eggs beneath you harbor life. Protective mother; Never straying from the nest.…
There are many different solutions to address our changing climate. The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report shows we must take meaningful action now if we want to…
The long legged calf Scrambles over to mother “I need my milk NOW” February 7 Coyote in the snow Running across empty field Stops to check us out July 31…
I never knew how much love could hurt you until I found myself crying in the shower over someone I didn’t even date, I couldn’t even look at myself in…
Heavy steel river twisting slowly past. Sharp edged snow hissing down. In grey silence, neck pulled down, stiletto beak shrouded by ominous hunched shoulders, He stands like a one-legged sinister…
Water skiing fast speeding quickly through the wake right behind the boat Lucas Bosmans Durango
Our Durango City Council continues their reckless spending. If these people would focus their efforts toward necessary projects instead of feel-good frivolous ideas, they could actually do some good for…
Second most intelligent bird on earth Puffing feathers displaying girth Rancos caw, called out to me From atop a tall spruce tree Throw me peanuts, I’ll fly down You’ll recognize…
Oh, what a tangled web we weave Doing our best to deceive, con artists aplenty Attracting get rich schemes galore Internet and smartphone gizmos and more used to implore. Some…
