Tips for a fun Trail Hike

Tips for a Fun Trail Hike:

Parking the car, crunching

the soft basalt and lime,

you must watch for other

coy expeditionists

seeking inspiration

and do not forsake them,

because you are the same.

Forget to bring water

and you may as well die.

Good ‘ol raisins, peanuts

and M&Ms are not

to be missed. The worst that

may happen to you is

a squeeze above the knees,

remove it discretely,

your comrades will thank you.

Watch your step as you climb,

and just in case you do

trip, then bend your elbows,

otherwise, you might rive

your twigs of calcium.

March steel and swift, cautious

of your surroundings, run

only to skedaddle

from a mama black bear.

While at the top, you can 

shout loud, shout clear, but not 

for too long, your past self

will thank you. Try your best

to have fun, and to be

safe. Tea is heavenly

once you are at the top,

and can be shared with friends.

Hike back before sundown.