I seem to have rediscovered my poetic skills, having finished a second work in progress from my notes. We’ve now lived in Oregon for three and a half years, and have seen our share of the state. If you’re not familiar, these words reflecting our travel experiences will probably not make much sense. If you’re lucky enough to live here, you’ll understand my enthusiasm. Today also happened to be a partially sunny day, somewhat unusual for this time of year, so it put me in a favorable Oregon mood. Enjoy!

 

My Oregon

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Climbed up Mt. Hood,
Had a stroll Seaside.
Took the Goonies tour.
And a Pink Trolley ride.

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Went to Multnomah Falls,
And Washington Park.
Been all over the state,
Like Lewis and Clark.

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Seen Punch Bowl Falls,
And Crater Lake.
Volcanic Saint Helen’s,
When’s the next Quake?

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The Civil War battle,
Which team will lose?
So many food trucks,
Which one to choose?

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Baseball Beavers memories,
Trailblazer Red and Black.
Winterhawks for hockey,
Indy Car back on track.

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O.S.U. in Corvallis,
“O” in Eugene.
P.S.U. and U.P. in Portland,
“The” college student scene.

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Timberline Lodge,
For Casual Dining.
And Jack Nicholson,
In The Shining.

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Armisen’s Portlandia,
Plus, Grimm filmed here.
And the movie Animal House,
Bolstered Belushi’s career.

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Smelled the roses,
Tasted the wine.
Sampled Craft Beer,
Paley’s to dine.

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Powell’s for a book,
Forest Park trail.
Tillamook Cheese,
Deschutes for an ale.

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Did the Four T’s,
From Zoo to Pill Hill.
The Timbers and Thorns,
Show their soccer skill.

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Voodoo Donut,
Or Blue Star?
Huber’s Café?
Or the Burnside Bar?

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The White Stag sign,
Nike for shoes.
A Tri-Met transfer,
Pittock Mansion views.

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Fort Clatsop,
Haystack Rock.
The Spruce Goose,
Union Station’s clock.

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Fished the Columbia,
Cruised the Willamette.
How’s that pronounced?
It rhymes, dammit!

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Did Hood to Coast,
And Pints to Pasta.
The Helvetica Half,
Ran Shamrock Fasta.

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Jurassic Park lush,
The trees touch the sky.
The Gorge is gorgeous,
And Seattle nearby.

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Many bike about Sun River,
In a Duck or Beavers hat.
Or Ski Mount Bachelor,
Bend there, Done that.

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And if the sun is shining,
You can have a five-peak day.
But in the winter months,
The sky is mostly gray.

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Oregon has it all,
I’ve tried to explain.
What more could I want?
A little less Rain!

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