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in the wilderness |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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My cupped hands tingled in ecstasy as they dipped willingly into the icy stream high in the mountains. Pristine, or so it did seem, offering a moment of refreshment to a city beleaguered soul. Above me, hovering in the trees, raucous ravens jeered at me, screamed about the rights, the rites, the endless writes of the beauty of nature. I submerged myself, momentarily, letting the current moment carry me away. When I resurfaced, I found myself floating downstream, enjoying the ride even as my bones and muscles cried with pain from the sudden degrees of change, and before I could catch my breath I saw ~The rapids~ which way to go? Left or right it must be, for the middle pathway held more treachery and so I headed left (no surprises here) and took my chances along the edges, knowing full well that hidden dangers lie in wait for me. Somewhere downstream, I found my ground, pulled myself up safely for a while and realized I had not capsized. But then I looked up and saw those same ravens staring down at me ~Demanding accountability~ for barely a mile downstream remains the entrance to the ‘wilderness park’ with miles of traffic blanketing the asphalt, engines running constantly with AC’s roaring, each metallic coffin filled with hungry city slaves awaiting their encounter with ~NATURE~ And all I could do was sputter and stutter ~an apology~ for the ignorance, the blatant blasphemy of mankind’s version of worshipping ~the wilderness~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"Pristine, or so it did seem, offering a moment of refreshment to a city beleaguered soul. Above me, hovering in the trees, raucous ravens jeered at me, screamed about the rights, the rites, the endless writes of the beauty of nature." You've seen them, too, huh??? I am stumped and stuttering trying to come up with a response to this one....besides the usual "this is great" stuff. Kacy, all I can say, is you really got me to thinking. And...seriousness aside, hehehe, no suprise you went left.  ......jo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, 'the left' reference...well, I had to lighten it up just a bit. Glad you got a small chuckle with that. Thanks for reading, Jo. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Midnitesun...This is poetry as it should be written. I had too hold my breath for awhile, while we were going over the rapids. Thanks for sharing your journey with us...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you, Paul for following me down those rapids. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
oh, my friend, I can't tell you what a refreshing moment you gave me reading this, as Oregon is my birth state, and many a time I spent enjoying the beauty there!!!! This was wonderful!!! Thank you....~S~ Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
a beauty to behold ... and wishing of Raven's nevermore. This is a fine example of the fresh air which you breathe into your words, and the readers minds. excellent!! CT |
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