CMW Poem Series: Carma

When I lived in Idaho City, Crazy Mountain Woman, Buckblackhoof, and I would trailer our horses up to Pine Creek to do our riding. It was always enjoyable, and if Buck didn't ride with us, we would let friends ride his horse. I was surprised to see how much the area has changed. Instead of turning the sharp corner in the clue below, you used to be able to keep going straight up the hill. Now you can barely tell there was a road there.

The fun and laughter we shared together will always be a treasured memory. Sometimes I wish I still lived there so that we could make more memories on fantastic rides. I wish I had a picture for this poem, maybe someday I will. So, Crazy Mountain Woman, here is your poem:

Carma

Remember the ride 

Where we sang as we rode

Beneath towering pines

On that old forest road?

 The sun shone so bright

In the sky, summer blue

We laughed and we chattered

As sisters will do.

We've always been close

In both mind and heart

Born on the same day

Though five years apart.

We like the same things

But we are different, too,

My hair is brown, yours is blonde

My eyes green, yours are blue.

We laugh at Dad's jokes

Though his humor is dry

And we keep Mom posted

On every new talent we try.

We like to sing together

We're sisters, so we blend

And I can truly say

You are my closest friend.

I know you'll always be there

When I need a listening ear

Sharing joy and sorrow,

Sad or happy tears.

And I will be here for you

As a sister and a friend

Because I will always love you,

Worlds without end. 

Clue to the Letterbox:

North of Idaho City approximately 9/10ths of a mile is the Bannock Creek/Pine Creek/Thorne Butte Lookout road. Turn right onto this road, cross the creek and take the right fork. Do not cross the creek again, but follow Forest Road 304 uphill. Take Forest Road 347 (about 1.4 miles from the highway). Turn the sharp corner and park in the second small pull out (1.5 miles from the highway). Off the road, downhill, to the right just in front of where you parked is a group of boulders. One of the boulders (the largest) is relatively flat. On the creek side of this boulder beneath branches and duff you will find "Carma".

Note:  This stamp is large (4 inches by 3 1/2 inches).