i’ve always loved the name
but i’d never stopped there
i decided it would be
a romantic destination
for a valentine road trip
cocolalla lake
a coeur d’alene salish word
that means very cold
(or possibly deep water)
either description seems to fit
(and i’d add “raw beauty” too)
i’m trying to commune more
with nature in 2024 (surprise!)
something new and rare for me
so i stood in the biting winter wind
hair flying, eyes watering
and snapped shot after shot
of the stark scenic view before me
it was worth it, so captivating
and as i was about to leave
two trains waved hello
that comforting nod
to civilization that
i always seem to crave
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