Though I did a lot of journaling while I was out on my seven day walk on the Lost Coast Trail at the beginning of the month, I only wrote one small poem. This wee tanka.

Usal vespers

This poem has been published in my book an inkling hope: select poems, available in Kindle and paperback formats. Out of consideration for those who have purchased a copy, I have removed it from this post and online viewing in general.

Usal Beach is at the southern end of the Lost Coast Trail. I have on many occasions driven all the way out there from Ukiah just to spend a night under the redwoods and alders.