Tag: native

Breathe

As I get closer to the river I start to hear her breathe. The birds keep a busy lead as the water thrums a heavy rhythm. Each step, I try to hold a steady tempo. The ballad ebbs as I remember why I am here. This is a new section of river for me and I’ve heard there are brook trout, the only native trout to this region, which grow to the size of sweet potatoes.  Brookies have become my passion, for I can’t seem to get their resplendent colors from my thoughts.  My connection to the brook trout h