Sunday, July 26, 2020

Treasure Hunt



Far into the murky water I see
Glimmers of gold shining off the sun’s rays
Down the creek, between the valley of trees
I take my blue bucket and dream of wealth 
Digging for treasures where the light leads me 
Each scoop adds to the mountain built beside 
Grabbing some from the top with my left hand 
As the gold disappears, it’s now wet sand


By Melissa Kelly 
Published in Hedge Apple, April, 2019

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