Catfish Bridge
I know of a place
away from the race
where no one asks questions
and nothing’s expected
for hours
it requires high clearance
and 4-WD
best not try it wet
be in rocker deep
and winchless
a road into history
drops dead at the water
memories of towns
dammed for the power
and progress
breeze off the lake
pulls you up and away
seagulled constellations
sharing their space
and moment
drop a line off the edge
feel the tug of instinct
challenging nature
sweet primal receipt
of echoes
Pella, Iowa '21
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