DRINKING SOLITUDE

Spending the night with Mother Nature.....

In late afternoon sun, as the canyon bleeds its last red shadows, the moon waits to hold an evening song for the stars which point to a midnight sky...standing very still. There is no darkness so black as the thick misty feel of swirling winds held captive inside the massive red rock gorge of Big Thompson Canyon. The haunting cry of prairie coyote is the only sound filling space before tiny night creatures begin their migrations of nocturnal activity, blending in prestissimo arpeggios of frenzied jubilation, unsettling the silence in grand crescendo. Making my bed on the cold unforgiving canyon floor, I drink deeply of peaceful solitude while slipping into the comfort of restorative sleep and wonder why I have been so blessed and why I should ever need more? ~~

Reviews

[rubie]

So much beauty in your splendid imagery.
I've always treasured my solitude, and have always believed that there is a fine line between solitude and loneliness. But when one can surround themselves with the majesty of nature as you describe here, solitude is never lonely.

[Miss Sharon]

I treasure this beautiful review Ruby! You are so right about that fine line between solitude and loneliness. When I bathe in the beauty of nature I am never alone nor lonely. I appreciate your kind words! ~Sharon

[~]

Only strong women can enjoy themselves apart from others. And your strength shows within each greatly painted line. A sensory write that speaks to the reader in many languages.. :D

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful review! Thank you so much my sweetie. ~Sharon

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love the feel of this....this kind of drunk has no hangover....just memories of taking in all nature has to give us...i'll take another, please.

[Miss Sharon]

What a lovely review Jacob! Thank you so much. When I'm out in these beautiful Rocky Mountains I am totally at peace and feel a presence that could compare to that of the Creator of it all. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Very descriptive and beautifully expressed with the serenity and awesomeness of the surroundings. You are a painter with words. Excellent...:).....

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you ever so much Sami for this beautiful review! I appreciate these kind of remarks from talented poets. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome muchly...:)....