Majesty

Majesty

 

The rough bark was itchy against my back,

ancient depth to a tree so tall.

I unwind in rest anyway,

weary from the long, climbing ascent.

Sweating,

I sit,

warm breath condensating in the high mountain air.

It’s quiet up here,

eerily quiet,

so quiet I hardly hear the rush of the running river below.

So far down,

if I could take a peek upon yonder edge,

I’d scare myself back off the ledge,

finding comfort once again against this steady, aged tree.

Pinus monticola they call it,

or so I’ve heard.

A smile comes to mind at the sweet scent of pine,

subtly mingled with the faded scent of day-old warmed sap.

Reminds one of the seasons,

family,

and time.

Evergreen boughs hang heavy overhead,

Swollen with snow caps,

melting,

landing cold liquid droplets on my head.

A chill in the air sends shivers up my spine.

Looking off one last time,

visions of rolling hills all but barren,

as far as an eye can see,

naked fields lying dormant,

patiently waiting for the next turn of the sun,

I rise and inhale…

I take one last whiff of the pine-scented air,

before trodding back to an everlasting ordinary day

Reviews

[Vol]

Seriana,
I have move to the semi-arid panhandle of Texas, where there are no trees to speak of... those we have are twisted and desiccated... The thing I mis most back in Tennessee is what you have so perfectly described. You brought me the perfume of pine, a moment of clear, clean air, and a river sounding off in the distance... Thank you!
Vol

[Seriana]

Hello Vol! I, too, am in TX and know exactly what you are speaking of. I grew up in the midwest and the trees there take your breath away. Tennessee is equally beautiful with those lovely pines and such. So glad you enjoyed this piece!

[Vol]

I did! and Thank you again! I live in Gouge Eye on Rt.66

[Dave]

Oh, to enjoy the beauty and the solitude afforded by your trek up the mountain. You made me feel as though I were there. So much to see and wonder at; we should all take more time to appreciate it. Thank you for sharing the beauty you found.
Take care - Dave

[Patricia Wedel]

Pine trees and aged sap as nature provides the comfort
where time is the essence spent in dreams that become real. softly, Pat

[Seriana]

Dreams that become real...if only.

Thank you, Pat. Appreciate your review so very much!

[Kelly Scheppers]

There is nothing like being at one with nature. The serenity of it is so calming and inviting all at the same time. What a wonderful, inspirational journey you've taken us through, Seriana. I hope there are more like this from you!

[Seriana]

Thank you so much for your kind review. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it!

[John the Baptist]

The sensuous imagery of this one puts the reader right there. It's nice to have such natural beauty at hand, because there are just too many ordinary days.

[Seriana]

Than you John!!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I like how you carried me with you on this journey through your words. This reminds me so much of Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This was an easy read, just like listening to a friend. Well done.

[Seriana]

So glad you enjoyed, Linda! I would have picked the Blue Ridge myself I think. Happy Sunday to you!

[An owl on the moon]

I love how you take us with you on your sacred adventure... and remind me of moments growing up in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California... high country paths that few followed... that wind felt of heaven... fresh joy... Seeing the wonder your eyes behold... and wishing for more moments like that... moments so far from ordinary...

[Seriana]

Dear one? I am enjoying each of your reviews, and where this took you in your mind's eye. To each their own memory. Makes me smile. We all relate in our own circumstances and experiences.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes... someone once said that we do not see things as they are... we seem them as we are... :)

[willweb]

Really cool, I like the feeling of this. Being up there among these branches that have seen years pass by and no it is showing us the sights. Kind of a ethereal feeling. Sadly at the end of the day we had to come down, back to normal. Nice one my friend

[Seriana]

There is nothing quite like nature. They're aren't enough words to capture the moments. Which is why we much live them. Be in them. Thanks for stopping by again Will! Appreciate you so :)

[DIVYA]

The nature in winter is such a beautiful metaphor for life in general.

"naked fields lying dormant,
patiently waiting for the next turn of the sun,"

Loved these lines as they speak to me of resilience and hope in the return of the sun.

The poem concludes with a beautiful contrast of nature's grandeur with an ordinary day that always seems to last too long.

Thank you for sharing this multi-faceted and thought provoking poem.

[Seriana]

DIVYA, your reviews are lovely and poetic in themselves. Thank you always for your visit. Your kindness is refreshing.

[DIVYA]

It was my pleasure, dear Seriana. You're most welcome.