Frozen Forest

The tree
shivers
shaken 
by icy wind

Winter's
wrath
freezes
the forest

The tree
calls out
to his
comrades

Let's all
stand
together
in solidarity

We can
brave
this 
brutal cold

Find solace 
in the
shimmering
snow

Hold on
and
have
hope

Spring
will come
again
soon

The Smoky Mountains

  

                   By Mark File via Romantic Asheville Travel Guide           

Up in the mountains so smoky and blue,
We marveled in awe at the spectacular view;
On Clingman's dome we set our sights,
Determined to climb to the highest heights.

The path was steep with many stops,
But finally we reached the top;
The misty haze engulfed it all,
As we reached the peak so very tall.

Back down we came along the trail,

Noting the flowers so very frail.
Newfound Gap was next on our list,
A wonderful sight not to be missed.

A blue haze covered the trees,

Over the mountains as far as you could see;
We made our way down through the clouds,
Taking as much time as would allow.

One last stop to end our day,
A nature trail along the way;
The rushing river so close to our feet,
Was a nice surprise, a special treat.

We hated to leave this peaceful place,

Away from the world and its hectic pace;
But as we left the mountains behind,
We held onto its treasures we were blessed to find.

                                                                            MAL 8/1/13