Cathedral Spiritual

Pink and grey walls rise like castle parapets

Reflecting the sunrise in golden hues

I ride along the canyon to the sound of leather

Creaking softly in the tranquil mountain air

 

Sweat and horse, with layers of dust

Well worn jeans against a speckled hide

Gently swaying in a unified rhythm

Languidly haze swirling about our feet

 

Around the bend we startle snow geese

Flocks floating, rising, settling serenely

Angling, landings against the lapping waters

Black tipped wings against wintry white

 

Sandhill cranes foraging for cutthroat trout

Reflecting blue beside the meandering creek

Majestically standing, patiently waiting

Blue dragon flies dancing within their reach

 

Off the beaten path we wander

Past yucca swaying in the breeze

O’er grama blue as sky beneath us

Cushioned carpet of pine and peat

 

Rock squirrels scurry across a Douglas fir

Scolding woodpeckers on a burnt oak tree

The chorus is merged by the hoot of an owl

And the clip clop against rocks as we proceed

 

Canopies of piñon line the trail

Mixtures of conifer shade the landscape

Grey blue greens with clusters of sienna

Cathedral spiritual within an ageless solitude

Reviews

[Angi]

Lena. This is absolutely beautiful. I could hear the clap clap of hooves as they walked down the path. The imagery was wonderful. Sights, scents, sounds, textures! I am wondering why this has no reviews!! I am honored to be the first. Nicely done. Angi~

[Lena M. P.]

Thanks so much Angi. I've had a ton of views but you are the first review. I'm glad you liked it.

[Angi]

It is a lovely poem. My pleasure.

[Jane Taylor Hardy]

I was transported to heaven through this beautiful poetry. Absolutely stunning write!

[Lena M. P.]

Thank you Jane. I'm so glad you liked it.

[A. Amos]

Such a powerful subject! Your writing is so magnificently constructed.
Wonderful write!

[An owl on the moon]

You mention Colorado, and yet it reminds me deeply of a journey I had through Sedona, Arizona as well.. the enchantments... the beauty... the spiritual pathways. Beautifully voiced here!

[Lena M. P.]

I have been to New Mexico and Colorado but never Arizona. Sounds like I may have to visit there. Thanks for reviewing.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful description of the location in the poem. A wise person appreciate the beauty of the earth and the new day. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lena M. P.]

Thank you for the lovely review.

[Ladysue]

Lena, this was absolutely breathtaking. I finished reading and felt like I took my last sip of coffee. I didn't want it to end. lovely..

[Lena M. P.]

Thank you. I am so glad you liked the trip through the Colorado mountains and streams. It is a spiritual communion when one can be alone with nature.