Big Salmon Lake Goldwing Messenger

The golden glow of summer waned against the ushering of fall. Called up river by some strong, internal song, the salmon rushed in droves from the expansive lake. Stragglers remained, their pink flashing bodies streamlined and ever-moving beneath the clear waters. 

Artemisia sat on the shore, her tail tucked primly over her paws. The new day brought the hinting chill of changing seasons, and she turned her muzzle towards the gentle breeze. From her place on the pebbled beach, she watched the masterpiece theater of ecosystem, audience and actor alike.