The River Life

As we drove across the bridge today

a place within me mourned

of time spent far away from here

and missing the river dawns;

Friends whom we have left behind

no longer part of their daily story

echoes of camaraderie and laughter

drift on dark skies, laden with pinpricked light;

We saw the river moon once more,

floating above Sunday night’s horizon

the sounds, sights, and love of the river life,

are preserved here – in my heart.

Cindy B. Stevens

Interesting Road Signs

In the winter, usually during January or February, while living at the RiverWorld, we enjoyed taking a trip up to the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge to see the migrating Tundra Swans.

On NCSR 94, west of the Alligator River and east of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, there is a directional sign to “Frying Pan Landing”.  A little further North, someone had named their private road “Pity My Shoe”.

Cindy B. Stevens

19 April 2010