Two Happy Marmots, One Red Sock Poem by Bud Taylor

Friends three huddled a plan and boarded a tram
crowed and we flew cheeks merry in hues
tall trees mountain vistas, glaciers and lake basins
far and away safe harbour, rocky peaks we seek

Berg Lake Trail and Emperor Falls hike mightily
up a make-shift tent, cityscape less evident
first light lofty trail moraine bent
Westerly breeze a'wafting glacier, refreshing and heaven sent

One morning mist shrouded valley Stag called Striding
silvery breath majesty, a call the tune challenging
a'gaze from afar on magical boots and red woolen sockings
Cup's salvation found in Robson Glacier waters bound

Snowbird Pass ventured, two happy hoary Marmots led
let many seek a passage of mountainous hedge
with good fortune make your escape
two Whistlers on meadow range God's mysteries await