Mt. St. Helens from Kelly Point Park Gentle wavelets disagreeing – at the bank of the Willamette River A Ship taking on grain as night falls. Rhymed couplets Portland pulls on its winter blanket The sky reminded me of these ripples. I guess that’s why they call it a jet ‘stream’. Smith and Bybee Lakes is just down the road to the east of Kelly Point Park – about 5 minutes. By means of a water control device, Metro takes pains to mimic nature’s definition of seasonal wetlands. The acreage here has not yet filled up with winter rain and deer take advantage of the lush grasses and plants that spring forth from the rich sediments exposed to the sky. The trees here seem to lag behind their higher altitude brethren when it comes to changing color. Funeral bier at Oaks bottom Wildlife Refuge Why do these things have hair? I receive an invitation as I approach the Oaks Amusement Park.
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