In the Adirondack Clouds

Oh hell -

great, lovely - and hard to stomch. Thank you very much!

Wow - This takes graphic to a whole new level.
The choice of like 'claw' and 'mauling' is what makes this unusual and powerful.
I like the use of water in the beginning and end too. The title is also an interesting choice.

that is hard to top 5ed

Two silver manes
regard a babbling brook.

She reaches into his lap,
with an arthritic liver-spotted claw,

ended well too

THE OLD FOLKS GO TO THE MOUNTAINS

whether to reminesce or re live a past time. TK U MLJ LV NV

Except for this thing I have about the word "cunt," except perhaps where there's anger or catharsis, this is one of your best.