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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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