a little imagination does wonders

those of us who see people

animals and whole settings

portrayed by slowly moving clouds

are delighted by the “kissing camels”

especially as highlighted by rays

of a jovial Colorado sun

in the Garden of the Gods

of course, they are camels – we can see

their humps and elongated heads

stretched forward to show their affection

one for another

of course, cloud or rock camels would be

affectionate – our world is joyous

with unexpected moments of fun

wonder and awe

moving on

closed down now with rain

after three days of threat

and low clouds that allowed

the air show to go on

the skill displayed, the crowds

thrilled and awed and gung-ho

so our elite jet pilots can move

on to the next town to overwhelm

with their unique public relations

new challenge

wandering is beyond me now

simple freedom to explore

without ‘looking for’

 but merely observing for the joy of immersing in the intricate interacting beauty

of natural surroundings

old age failings slow me

to study more closely immediate treasures in deeper focus

too wonderful for me

our minds conquer

time and distance

to maintain connection

to loved ones

in physics

there is an odd, instantaneous

connection between some far-

separated particles that makes

no more sense

and yet is true

each time we think we know

perhaps it would be better

to smile to ourselves

and admit we could still be awed

by reality

did the sun rise

today slipped into morning

without our golds and mauves

auburns and brilliant yellow-whites

strange to feel the daylight on my cheek

without having greeted the dawn

with due awe