Wednesday, July 17, 2024

 I'm breathing in the forest

Of triggered acorns
Pine needles and redwood branches 
Green clover is where I take a piss
Next to the thin highway
Leading to the river
Leading to the beach

The beach is covered in driftwood branches
And driftwood trees
Sand is everywhere 
We can camp in marked spots against a cliff
You can look up and see expensive 
Fancy houses above 

The campsites are right next to each other
So you can say hello to your new neighbors
And be bothered by them at 3:30 am
Clanking around aimlessly
In the middle of the night

A nice young man sweeping around the outhouse
Has knowledge of the area
"There used to be a mill here and a town
They'd load trees onto the railroad
The railroad was where the road you drive in on was
But that's all gone"
He continues sweeping

You build a fire with your friends
And laugh and argue about doctors 
Not getting paid enough
You play guitars and then you play 
Poker for almonds 
But you win too much 
And Wali gets pissed