Jack and I spent so many
Get-aways here, and
This is my first visit
Without him.
It's a fresh start in a new
Cabin, and with
Two dear lady friends.
Our retreat is cozy,
Rustic, and
Comfortable, in a
Lovely wooded
Setting.
But it was disconcerting to
Be locked outside with
Our keys,
Phones,
And belongings inside.
On the porch we prayed
For wisdom, and
While my two friends
Held down the cabin,
I set off down the road.
Very shortly I saw a
Trailer in unkempt
Surroundings.
I knew it was occupied
Because of the barking
Dogs.
I was a bit intimidated by the
No trespassing signs that
Were posted.
Should I chance it?
I was prayed up, so
I took the plunge.
I called out for help.
A petite woman with
Metal hanging from her
Lip opened the door.
"I saw your no trespassing signs,"
I said, "But I'm in trouble."
And I shared my tale of woe.
She let me in.
Two tattooed, pale, scrawny
Men were seated inside the
Smoke filled abode,
Dimly lit with dark fabric
Covering the windows.
It was hard to breathe.
I wondered what pot smelled like.
But they spoke a few words
To me,
Not at all unkind.
And the woman found the
Number of the cabin office
And called for me.
"No problem," the
Man said,
And he gave me a code for
The lock box on the
Porch.
As I left, I gave Brandy a big
Hug and expressed my gratitude.
"Before I came, I prayed for
Help, and you are an answer to
My prayer."
She smiled as I walked back
Up the road.
Lessons learned?
Don't judge people or
Property, and
Keep your keys in your pocket.