McClellan Peak, Cascade Mountains, reflected in Leprechaun Lake, Washington — by: Joshua Stern
Major Season (SEKKI): Cold Dew: October 08 – October 22
Early October welcomes the mini season of Cold Dew. This season runs from October 8 until October 22. During this time the nights are getting progressively colder and the days are getting shorter. Morning frost may occur, but it disappears with the sun.
Minor Season (Ko): Cascade Mountain Larches go golden: October 08 – October 12
Larches are a pot of gold in the fall hiking season; normally green, their golden yellow autumn needles turn a Cascade Mountain landscape into something otherworldly.
cascade mountain larches turn
trout are plentiful
Atumn alchemy
the larche at mcclellun peak
turn to purest gold
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rob kistner © 2022
SEASONAL BOUNTY: this is the season of vineyards and orchards, when wine flows from a wide variety of harvested grapes, and the crunch of freshly picked apples of many types seems to resonate in the air.
POET BIOGRAPHY: I am a poet of 51 years, obsessed with nature, intoxicated by the beauty of America’s Great Pacific Northwest — where I make my home. I am also an artist, selling my art. I am a singer and lyricist as well.