POEM: I love CDA

Children’s laughter resonates,

As feet pitter patter through the beach,

Where the serene sun will kiss your face,

And at night the wishing star is within reach,

This is where locals wave and smile back,

So come and get some Northwest hospitality,

For it’s only here where you will get

Your greatest dreams turned to reality,

So come and enjoy the beaches,

Enjoy yourself to the fullest here,

Come to a place of wonder,

Where people are grateful and sincere,

Come and let nature awake you,

Come and enjoy the world’s best,

Enjoy the sun setting in the evening,

Bring only a smile — leave behind the rest,

Throw away your worries,

Let them be no more,

Let joy and happiness of today,

Fill your heart’s core,

So stop by next time

When you cross through Coeur d’Alene,

For here there is nothing to lose,

Only everything to gain.

SASHA FISHER

Coeur d’Alene