THINNER AIR

Adventure at altitude.

                                      

                        The inner light from canyons deep

Wherein I lay me down to sleep
To rest my soul from troubled days
In solitude, a place to pray.

To feel the pulse of nature's hand
Upon the hillside where I stand
I glimpse the inner light of grace
Upon the mountain's eastern face.

To climb into the thinner air
With boots and crampons gathered there,
Is more than dreams or wishes due
But everything I've hoped...for you.

And on this day, at summit's peak,
With tears of joy...I cannot speak!
The inner light I hold within,
Was birthed upon a snow-capped rim!

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful journey in your words.
"And on this day, at summit's peak,
With tears of joy...I cannot speak!
The inner light I hold within,
Was birthed upon a snow-capped rim!"
I liked the final place and thoughts. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you John for your very nice comments on this write! I love to hike in these beautiful Colorado mountains and write about the subject quite often. ~Sharon

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I need a long hide in some forest.

[Miss Sharon]

We have millions of them in Colorado! Take your pick. I love some of the names of them...like Goblins Forrest, Rattlesnake Canyon and Devils Gultch. ~Sharon

[Ricky Campbell]

Rhyme scheme is steady, message is great! Great work, makes me feel nature is a place to go to for comfort and warmth. That is very true and very transcendental! I like this.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you ever so much for the gracious comments Ricky! I would rather be hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains more than anything on earth. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

The rhythm and rhyme coupled with the amazing imagery carried me to a beautiful setting! Your love of nature is stunning, my friend. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Lydi! You know me well enough to know that writing about my love of nature is my deepest passion. I so much appreciate your loyalty to my work, and to me! ~Sharon