Goodbye Columbus

By: Charles Giuliano - Oct 11, 2021

View from our river room.

Our back yard at the Eclipse Mill.

The annual quest to the pumpkin farm on the Mohawk Trail.

Astrid at the Hairpin Turn.

View toward North Adams.

Pumpkins for sale.

We chose from this table of odd Cinderellas.

Guarding the door from spirits and goblins.

It was love at first sight.

Goodbye Columbus

What a perfect way
To celebrate
Indigenous People Day
Up the Mohawk Trail
Round the Hairpin Turn
Jammed with tourists
Stop and gawk
The valley below
Winding along the river
Washed out by Irene
Scenic Route Two
Since repaved
Cold water
Mountain run off
Past kayak camps
Clusters of cabins
Indian trading posts
Authentic moccasins
Made in Taiwan
Making our way
Twisting and turning
Blaze of colors
Leaf peeping
Softly speaking
Catching fall air
Peak weekend
Mostly yellow
Here and there
Splash of red maple
Annual pilgrimage
Our pumpkin patch
Found an odd one
Turquoise Cinderella
To guard our door
From ghosts and goblins
Launch of festive
Holiday season
Now to New Year
Best of the Berkshires
Me and the Mrs.
Snug as bugs in our rugs