The photo and the poem....both have feeling!
> On January 27, 2020 at 2:04 AM Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > Pretty to look at
> > Delightfully bold
> > Wouldn't want to be there
> > It's much too cold.
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> Living life in the north is challenging at times
> Unending winter cold, darkness and snow are crimes
> Sacrifices are made to spouse and family
> But the photography is rhapsody.
>
> When the days are short and the thermometer is busted
> Seat warmers are turned up and the windows are crusted
> We remember that this is just for a season as spring is coming
> Sunsets at midnight, and everyone and everything is humping.
>
> To stay is insanity, to leave is foolish
> The natives hunt for variety, but life is fish
> I leave those to others, as pictures are my muse
> Asked to move to Maryland was quickly refused.
>
> How long I stay is question indeed
> Just one photo more, is my sign of greed
> When the days get longer, hikes do too
> Just watch your step to avoid the bear poo.
>
> You may never leave, the partner fumed
> If I die, the body should be exhumed
> The north is a mystery, it's draw is magical
> I can't leave, no matter how practical.
>
> Winter cold is harsh, roads covered with snow
> Away from Anchorage the winds do blow
> But when you wake up, pull open the shades to reveal
> A miracle happens and the dream is real.
>
> Discovery Channel displays weird folks on TV
> Driving snow-machines and even a Humvee
> Crab fishing, salmon, halibut rock
> Just meet me down at the dock.
>
> We put up with what seems like nine months of winter
> For those three short months of glorious weather
> It's too cold, too dark, to remote say nattering nabobs
> Those very people, haven't eaten Moose Kabobs
>
> I may move from Alaska one day
> In a box, a resurrection, or in Santa's sleigh
> I love it here, I can't leave too soon
> Maybe when I'm a blubbering baboon.
>
> Eagles soar and glide past the house
> Looking for small puppies, perhaps a mouse
> In summer, the bears are plentiful
> Be careful, lest you be a mouthfull.
>
> In the meantime, enjoy no taxes
> But business down south requires faxes
> The earth shakes, volcanos roar
> Everywhere else is such a boor.
>
> Alaska isn't for everybody I must admit
> An adventure they wish to forget
> I'm not everybody, my life complex
> But my photography, I like to flex.
>
> Living anywhere else I can't imagine
> When I leave the house, I start the engine
> Pointing the car to the airport to leave on a flight
> Brings back memories of the south that give me a fright.
>
> One day I'll leave and not come back
> Accepting that thought is something I lack
> You see, Alaska is special, never bland
> I'm thankful to God for time in this land.
>
> AK Schnozz
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