Burlington, VT

A beautiful Vermont town, 

tucked away near Lake Champlain.

True to its name, a real Green state,

With the most voluminous cumulus clouds.

A multitude of brews, 

Beers for days and bikes, too.

A natural market like the rest

and good-looking friendly folk.

Ascent to Sterling Pond, 

with Heady Topper on the mind

and a cute Beagle to keep us company,

then the rain appeared.

Wet smells, fresh air - 

and a surprise snake with a mouthful of frog.

The view at the top,

and cool water on my body.

A simple rainbow, 

a double one to grace our presence!

Just appears, effortlessly. 

Hello!

I like this place. 

It's like a lot of other progressive towns: 

Santa Cruz, Madison, Portland. 

People impress me.

Saratoga Springs then here, then there.

Many unknown stops, unfamiliar

to familiar faces,

August light.