Earth Shuttles

surrounded by steady

up and down prancing

dishing out more food

satisfying late night hungry digestions

so where has my stomach hid?

someplace between these Big Sur earth shuttles

relaxation has a purpose

(trifling music some may call it),

that furthers a brief pause,

a finger roll drumbeat,

and another 45 jagged miles

just to order up another helping

soon, the jester will begin the next journey

across miles lending to more miles across this Great Floor,

then into these giant trees

so profound so cold-blooded,

without any regard for shelter

or refuge

8/12/73

Big Sur