Moonless Wilderness©2019TonyFallon0902
The night was dark without a moon
As we walked amongst mountain trees
Her white parka was like a cocoon
A cold mean bite was in the breeze
We had often roamed this forest
In the friendlier hours of day
And walked briskly without much rest
Moving on the gentle sloping brae
But alone far from the turnpike
Proved to be a real challenge
The ghostly trees all looked alike
With no moon to give us balance
Animals roamed the forest floor
Two distant coyotes called
Within feet maybe elk and boar
Brown bears roamed here we could be mauled
We walked on with growing fear
In fact we were getting nervous
Indeed I was no mountaineer
And our phones had just lost service
I did not want to admit it
But I knew we were really lost
And now I could not transmit it
So many miles we had crossed?
We came to a small clearing
Where a large wide river flowed
I almost felt like cheering
If we followed it there'd be a road
The mosquitoes had a field day
And many other pests with wings
It did little good to slap or flay
Hands and faces covered with stings
Well we made the right decision
Found a road and a safe passage
We were both in good condition
Neither one too badly damaged
Well this madness is completed
A trip that could have turned serious
Never more to be repeated
A terrifying experience
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