The douglas fir evergreens reach higher
than any spruce tree on the east coast
their perfectly symmetrical branches should inspire me...
yet, they don't.

On a clear day, I can see
the majestic, snow-capped mt. hood,
and to the north, I can also see
the white dome that is mt. st. helens.
These awesome vistas should inspire me...
yet, they don't.

Now, what puts a smile on my face
is when I see the infamous blue baseball cap
marked with a red B bobbing through the crowd
(especially if it's been 3 weeks since I've last seen one)

And every now and then,
I spot a white license plate with red numbers and blue letters;
another transplant, who has yet to change their plate
to an iridescent purple and green one.

02/02/2009

Author's Note: *296 is the annual average of raining and cloudy days in Portland, Oregon

Posted on 07/23/2009
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