I challenged myself to walk and write every day 
365 hike-ku's come what may

putting down words without trepidation or fear 

alas this writing journey comes to an end

with some regret, i say adieu to my readers and friends

This is the first time for over a week 

that Marc has been able to join us

Milou is happy, as it is both of us for company

or another doggy friend that she does seek

excited barks, frenzied circles chasing but never catching her tail

also birds and butterflies...but to no avail

Milou got to run with her very best mate

the two of them chased each other, long awaited

It was very warm this morning and the afternoon very hot

Taj celebrated by wallowing in the lake

however Milou is still wary and chose ....not

We walked the lake this morning

with a hot autumnal glow

beautiful blue skies and water

as far as a stone could be thrown

Milou and i walked to one of the highest points 

overlooking the Gers

dappled sunlight, and a wooded lane

a pretty chestnut, acorn littered path

spiny cases and leaves adorn in the autumn aftermath

Today our email was lost in the ether

we did not get to meet or greet our pals Taj and Jan

so all did not go according to plan

Milou however, a new beau did find

whom nearer to home we eventually managed to leave behind

A low mist left clouds on the water

the morning is very cool but destined to be hotter

heron and egret shadowed on the lake

plovers and ducks all of a flap, made for a big break

with as per usual, Milou, in hot pursuit, in their wake