Safe Haven

It’s not that close

But it’s totally worth the drive.

I’m usually there when there’s snow on the ground

And it makes it all that much more beautiful.

There’s a little place dug-out in the ground

The river flows right in front of it

Be careful not to fall in because it is absolutely freezing

If you’re running along the water’s edge

Watch for the ropes that tie down containers...

Warning: Broken wrists may occur

But get back up and shake it off,

You’ve got a bird to get

The sounds of the trees rustling

Ducks quacking and geese calling each other

Stay low, you can’t be seen

Wait, wait, ready? Go!

Make sure your cover is all the way back

Otherwise you might hit your head

Pull up and look down the barrel

Shots fired, three go down

Let the dog out and see if she can fetch

Odds are you’ll end up retrieving it yourself

The water is cold so be careful

Don’t forget to take your gun with you too

The barbed wire fence that stretches behind has seen its better days

Cows roam the in the pasture

I wonder if they are as cold as I am

Hit the deck...there’s a bird!

It truly is gorgeous out here

The open sky and the tree lines

And the crisp fresh air bites your nose

There’s no place better to go

Than my home away from home.

J.K.