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