Wilderness Lake (Nature's Majesty challenge)

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Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2001-05-17 01:35 AM

No roadways mar your verdant banks,
Nor scale your hills of green.
No drifts of smoke across your skies
Or signs of man, are seen.
Bird voices call, the air is sweet
With scent of marsh and pine.
A muskrat swims from out the reeds.
His fur is thick and fine.
The mountains soar with rugged grace
And on their tops still show,
In ragged patches, here and there,
The last of winter's snow.
I hope this lovely spot will stand.
Wild eyes alone will see,
Or someone who will cherish it,
A trespasser, like me!

Betty Lou Hebert

Published in Rhyme Time Magazine 1985

[This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 05-17-2001).]

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

1 posted 2001-05-17 06:34 AM

Thank you for sharing your vision. I like Or signs of man, are seen... so serene. Not many left.
Melton

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

2 posted 2001-05-17 09:23 AM

It brought to mind Alaska. One place of great beauty I'd love to visit before I die.

You brought me a remarkable scene and serene place to be this morning.

Thanks for joining the challenge!

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No Jesus, No Peace

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Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2001-05-17 02:16 PM

Dear Betty, I think you have more than met the challenge with this one. Joyce

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2001-05-18 01:37 AM

Thank you all for commenting on this poem. It is actually written about Upper Priest Lake in Northern Idaho. The only way to get into the lake is by hiking about 5 miles, or taking a boat through a 3 mile thoroughfare from Lower Priest Lake. Either way is a wonderful experience!

Betty Lou Hebert

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

5 posted 2001-05-19 08:58 PM

Sounds like quite a beautiful place!

Enjoyed this poem.

Stephen.

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2001-05-20 01:38 PM

Stephen: Thank you for commenting and yes, this is a wonderful place. My favorite place to go in the state of Idaho.

Betty Lou Hebert

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

7 posted 2001-05-24 09:57 PM

Trillium,

Looked it up on the map and I think I've got an idea of where you are referring... Sounds very secluded and close to nature. What a quiet and soul restoring place to hang out. I believe you met the challenge very well. Bob <><

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2001-05-24 11:25 PM

Bob: Thanks for your remarks. It's nice that you looked it up on a map. Not many people have heard of it. The upper lake is so secluded and natural. You have to hike in or go in by boat through a 3 miles thoroughfare, so keeps a lot of people out and it's a "pack it in, pack it out" area. I have never seen any litter there. It's surrounded by mountains and the lake is actually in a basin. We always see many kinds of wildlife........including grizzly bears, which we saw from a boat, fortunately.
They are rather formidable looking! I would like to go there every year, but it's not always possible and I'm always afraid it won't be as the last time I saw it. So far, it is.

Betty Lou Hebert

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