O'er the Mountains

O'er the Mountains

A Poem by Hayley

When the rains ceased to stop

     And o’er my hands grew cold,

A book was placed on sodden ground

     By my sorry head and soaked. 

The words were meant to soothe me

     And a voice I was supposed to hear,

But I heard no voice and felt no peace

     But the ink draining into my ears-

To believe a coward knows not courage

     Defies my muddy cheek,

For I have never seen you 

     Biting the blade and sawing teeth;

But I am a cowardice 

     Who lies frozen at will, 

And o’er the mountains, they say,

     I will sleep well, sleep well.

© 2011 Hayley


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Stirring, powerful write. Like I'm walking a trail in the hills of southeast Ohio.

Posted 12 Years Ago


oh my goodness Hayley, you are definitely an old soul.........classic again..Bravo!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Oh this piece touched me. It made me emotional some how, and true things from out of a poetic soul can make me~ Very classic

Posted 12 Years Ago


This is amazing. I agree with Lily Mae, very artistic. I like the construction and the wording..xx

Posted 12 Years Ago


Fear is a natural trait in humans... and most of it is all in our minds... a very interesting perspective on the subject.

To believe a coward knows not courage
Defies my muddy cheek,
For I have never seen you
Biting the blade and sawing teeth;

very intriguing lines.

Posted 12 Years Ago


I feel like this is not only poetry but a painting of a canvas for us all.. artistry at it's best..x

Posted 12 Years Ago


I like the feel and the emotion of the poem. Gave life and history to the mountain. Great story in the outstanding poem.
Coyote

Posted 12 Years Ago


the ending left an impact created from the beginning flow...nicely penned poetry,

Posted 12 Years Ago


This was beautiful:) I especially loved the olden feel of it and the message it seemed to carry. Nice work!

Posted 13 Years Ago



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