Mountain Lover

by Sandra Hugus

We hiked along the steep mountain trail, My back weary; legs threatening to fail; You strode in front; I stumbled in back; Your legs felt super; my muscles felt slack. You exclaimed at nature's beauty with glee; I saw another identical tree; You drew in the crisp air lustily As I gasped for breath, sighing disgustedly. Your pack gave you freedom to roam; Mine weighed me down while I longed for home; For you, Mountain Bluebirds preened and sang; I saw the flick of departing wings with a jealous pang. You were invigorated by the cold mountain lake; It's icy waters were more than I could take; You settled down to spend life content; I returned to the city, leaving you the tent.

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