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Bitterroot Mountains
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Bitterroot Mountains |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho 
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We’re up so far, the mountain tops are only hills heaped along the sky in winter like ridges of vanilla ice cream cold and sweet in a brilliant blue bowl. In spring they show their anticipation, waking round and virginal, nearly bare, suggesting youth, unsullied and chaste above the tree line. Then sapient in parched summer browns, they lean, wearied, wise, and aged, in worn old clothes, patiently waiting in line, shrewd and silent with the sun scorching their balding heads. Autumn sweeps past so quickly here. Hypnotized by amorous winds and powdered sugar nights, the mountains sink into that deep sleep while burnished rusts and golds grace their faces delicately, tucking them in beneath brief and glorious quilts. Yes, in autumn, like all lovers, the mountains learn to dream. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Yes, in autumn, like all lovers, the mountains learn to dream.   (smiles) WOW!!! Ooohhhhh...you always paint the most gorgeous visions with your words, sweet friend, for some reason this made me hungry for vanilla ice cream! (kiss on cheek) This is such a beautiufl poem about a growing love between two, your words always make me smile and delight my day, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rosemary, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-10-2002 11:59 AM).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You give me a new appreciation for the mountainside... (She says from her seaside stance)... Your words are wondrous - and your visage is indeed magnificent... Thank you, Rosemary... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh Rosemary This is better then any photo that you could send...and you wrap it in your obvious love for the place. Absolutely beautiful!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rosemary, A wonderful palette, enjoyed the read. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Noah, Nan, Martie and Seymour - I really appreciate your comments about this. I do love these mountains so much, and wanted to share their beauty, and individuality somehow. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Those Bitterroots can be bittersweet, depending upon your POV. I love the POV you presented. You always capture the essence of the beauty and charm of the edges of wilderness. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I love those bitteroots and how they sing to you. love my dear, dale |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You have painted a beautiful picture, Rosemary. Thank you for letting me see them... |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Rosemary...This is more than poetic excellence. This is a poem of delightful textures, intricate features. I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. ***Ivy Rose |
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