fall retreat

steam rising off rivers and lakes in the early morning
mountains bathed in golden light
falling asleep to the sounds of a creek and laughter
winding roads and too sharp turns
very sneaky bank scaling
a rented blue minivan that calmed my anxiety
excessive drinks and food
six students
ten roasted marshmallows
a perfectly good prayer
Sunday afternoon nap
rethinking boundaries and how to cross them
burritos and Bridgette