Terrapins of the Mountains

Fourteen strangers
on Spring Break
breaking boundaries,
shingling sheds,
snoring softly while sleeping
side-by-side.

Lots of laughter and
painting, painting, painting.
Eating, eating, eating...
And dishes.

Saturday, they were wary
but time and toil and togetherness
turned awkward beginnings
to comfortable companionship.

The second Saturday will come
too soon,
and mountains will fade
in rearview mirrors.

The moments,
though, forever changed lives.
And fourteen strangers,
now friends.

- Mb