HIKING THE TETONS

Our trip to Jackson Hole is nearly here
In just three weeks, some twenty days from now.
I feel the same each time the date grows near,
Convinced I'll plod up all those trails somehow.

It's time to stack up all our clothes to take
And check our gear for any last repairs.
We'll test our paddles just for safety's sake
And fill our water packs to check for tears.

On hikes the main concern is my old age.
There's nineteen switchbacks on just one hike alone!
Once at the top, my tired legs will rage.
Lately, I have lost all muscle tone.

We walked one hundred miles one year,
But that was long ago, I fear.

11 June 2018