Mountainization

Ever since I saw Country Strong this piece began to grow in my head. Now it is time for it to blossom.

 

I always had a firm grip on reality

Till I washed my hands in the golden sea,

Not realizing it was the suns reflection

Making it seem so pure.

My grasp was weakened

         Like watered down bourbon…

 

The fall broke my back

Cause a piece of straw

Isn’t enough cushion

For the psychological impact.

 

The crack in my back

         Wasn’t paralyzing

                  Just immobilizing enough

 

For me to use the earth’s resources

To make my way into a hole

Like a snake in the grass

Seeking protection.

 

Eventually time spent

Below the living

Made me respect the mountain

And why it connects me to heaven.

 

The climb was not easy with

Broken wings

But when I reached the top

I was destined to fly.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Wonderfully deep and thoughtful words, Dale. You go through pitfalls and sadness, then, strike out for the specials: hope, freedom, love .. a precious beautiful place - perhaps inside of you, in your heart and mind. I could be wrong but it's how I interpret your beautiful poem.

[Rossen]

Motown had lucas and you, this better then Star Wars~

Wonderful work,

Rossen

[MuSe Ampoule]

Through troubles and termoil there is always a light somewhere looking to wash away the dark. This is a very uplifting piece. Great work.

[Liza]

I like this because it shows a man realizing he is no longer or ever was separated from mother earth and nature. Nature has inspired strength and confirmation that is connected to a source that cannot be seen without thought but felt a natural order ~ purpose full....

[Tony]

Excellent!

[Anne Wysong]

love this one!

"The climb was not easy with
Broken wings
But when I reached the top
I was destined to fly."

Favorite part!

[Desert Dreamer]

I've had life changing experiences with nature and that is what this poem reminds me of. Beautiful!

[Norma M Sutton]

I like it. I leaves me wondering what happened, but I love the metaphors.

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wow Dale, a tremendous feel of uplifting utopia feels me when I read this..loved it..

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I love the metaphors you used ,, a very uplifting poem.
That movie sure gave you some beautiful inspiration!
Great poem, Dale.

Chloe