Winter on Hwy 14

Winter on Hwy 14

I drive Hwy 14 and just past exit 10,

Mt. Hood rises in all its white radiance,

against the brilliant blue sky,

to welcome me back to Camas.

 

The other day it was invisible,

hidden in a cloud of haze. That day,

I noticed the bare bleakness of the winter trees,

that had displayed brilliant hues in the fall.

I noticed cardboard, plastic, and paper on

the sides of the road; and

even a long stretch of toilet paper,

clinging to a bush on the side of the road.

 

Some days are lovely.

Some days are unlovely.

I’ll take them both.

Reviews

[JE Falcon]

I love that area, the Oregon or Washington side of the river, it doesn't matter to me. As far as Mt. Hood goes, it is always a pleaser to see, up close, from afar, or in memory. --- Your poem brought back some past memories, good ones, and a chuckle too. Your subtle message is well noted and should be taken. :) --- The bears may do it, but they don't leave trash around to tell the tale. --- Loved this!

[Shelley Warner]

I hadn't thought about that...the bears may do it, but they don't leave trash around to tell the tale. I like that. I'm glad this poem brings back good memories for you. Thanks for reading.

[Gee]

Aye, that's life, we have to take the ups, downs, good, bad and all else that comes with our brief stint on this beautiful planet.
Nicely written Shelley

[Shelley Warner]

Thank you Gee. I'm glad you liked it.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

I can see the mountains and the trash on the road! Your imagery was penned perfectly!

[Shelley Warner]

Thank you. It is always an encouragement to me to hear that a reader can see what I'm describing.read moreThank you. It is always an encouragement to me to hear that a reader can see what I'm describing.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You are welcome!

[John the Baptist]

Yes, I guess we have to take them both. What other choice have we? I liked the contrast between the scenes of nature and the roadside litter. I see this kind of thing frequently, and I wonder what kind of people think it's all right to share their garbage with the world.

[Shelley Warner]

For sure. Thanks for the comments.