a few weekends ago.
i rose early.
packed a backpack.
and drove clear across the palm of michigan.
window's rolled down.
sphere of the sun in my rear-view mirror.
i drove till the highway hugged lake michigan.
then pulled into a state park.
and traversed through the gorgeous woods.
the forest trail led to a sand dune.
baldtop.
a hundred foot climb.
the wind whipped.
and sand swirled around me.
i trudged to the top.
in the near distance.
white-capped lake waves could be heard.
crashing.
calling.
i pushed further on.
and to my great reward.
the peak was incredible.
crisp air.
sand grass.
water.
and solitude.
not a soul to be seen.
i sat with my legs hanging over a sandy edge.
looking out across the wide expanse.
endless water.
endless water.
endless.
i had a moment much like this back in august when i climbed a sand dune along lake superior all by my lonesome. there was not a soul in sight. and my thoughts were so lucid. i was overwhelmed by God's creation. Michigan is such a beautiful place to call home.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are just unbelievable. Having lived in Michigan my whole life, I am still amazed how much the landscape changes with just a few hours on the road. Such a beautiful place. This post really took us on that journey and demonstrates precisely how large this world really is. Thanks. Great great stuff.
ReplyDeleteI REALLY like these photos:)
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