Misty Mountain Hop Again & Up to the Top

Experience and Music Mythology collaborated into one expression of artistic interpretation.

The Rising of The Misty Mountain

We turned onto the dirt road,

starting to rise... up, slide... slip.

Spinning wheels go round and round,

Practicing the same ol' drippity drip.

What came before is an older score,

of times and twisted rhymes.

An attitude without gratitude, and sloppy sorts of crimes,

then the mist settles in as we just begin, and then begin,

and our fear creeps alongside.

While the past is behind a tree just ahead,

looking in our souls with open eyes wide.

Mud and dirt splatter about,

The cliff off over there,

narrower and narrower now,

the road has become our terror.

What time is it? right now!

It's just been a little while,

maybe we should turn around?

No, we are not so agile.

Out of mind, out of spirit,

a bird calls but we don't hear it.

Up the mountain misty hop,

puddle after puddle, what are we really doing here?

creating only muddle.

Why should we continue? the climb is so high,

We could just drink coffee and ask some friends to come by,

Listen to some music, continue as we were,

relax and take it easy; resting is the cure.

Open YOUR eyes wide,

look around this place,

we have an opportunity here,

to change the way we race.

Accomplish something special,

tread the only trail...

rocks, and mud, and jagged edges,

dangers start to wail,

which way does the pressure lie?

in the sky?

on our path?

turning back?

heart, bear or knife attack?

Climb up, climb out,

awareness is the key.

Watch that rock, hold that tree,

Spirit please guide me.

I'll tell you what to do now

just listen to this whisper,

pack your bags... leave it all behind,

carry on and up, through the mist,

 to the top

the mountain misty hop,

spread your arms and open up,

Rise, rise, rise!

Down to earth,

then we'll stop,

together and wise.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful photo and amazing description.
"the mountain misty hop,
spread your arms and open up,
Rise, rise, rise!
Down to earth,
then we'll stop,
together and wise."
In my young days. I did a lot of free-climbing. Nothing better than to be where few had touched and wandered. I enjoyed the poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[dan]

Todd, Any piece that references an old Zeppelin song gets my attention right away. You sent me a friend request and I thought I'd review one of your works to see what's up. The outdoorsy theme is centered around the misty mountain, the climb being arduous and requiring a sure-footedness which may be achieved with care. You mention, "What came before is an older score of times and twisted rhymes..." Could this be referencing the music and lyrics to "Misty Mountain Hop?" This is a very well put together write that would be likable even if the reader doesn't get the connection. Very nice. take care...dan

[modtoddinc]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Yes there are several references within my poem to the lyrics and music of the Zeppelin tune: some subtle, and others more obvious. I am a mythologist of sorts... Psychology, mythology, and music are my biggest interests, and I am trying to write in such a way that incorporates these ideas. Music is a huge part of who I am. I want to show through my writing how ingrained and powerful music is, not only to artistic impression, but human behavior as well, I call this music mythology, and I hope to express it to others.

[dan]

Todd, I can say that music has been a HUGE part of my life, I feel as if my life has had a running soundtrack behind it. I remember certain events in my life and remember the music that was being played at the time, so I applaud your venture to link psychology and mythology to music. I'd like to keep following your, so I will bookmark your page. take care...dan

[Double T]

I like your poem. Because I listen to music too as well. I really like it on how interpret the meaning of listening to music. It's so cool and themeatic. I like this poem. You should keep writing some more.

[modtoddinc]

Thanks Double T. I appreciate your comment. I am working towards something I call music mythology; and this poem is an early attempt. Really appreciate the feedback.

[Double T]

Great I'm working on my poem book triliogy. I'm gonna send you a read request of my first one.

[modtoddinc]

Ok, sounds cool, looking forward to it.