Rafting the Arkansas River in Colorado. (L-R) Terri, Jo, Paul, Kelsey & Maria.

On the river, five
rafting down the Arkansas
Kelsey as our guide

Clear water gushes
carrying our craft downstream
destination awaits

Eddies, waves, currents
forcefully nudge us around
rhythm songs abound

Browns Canyon rock walls
speak of past earth history
continuing today

Laughter, joy, concern,
anticipation, relief
care, my rafting team