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.

[Georgia Gypsy]

The climb is never easy but i hear its worth the work to make it to the top......definately have to see this movie if it inspired this!!
xxK

[Jenny Nelson]

"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."

Awesome opening lines. Sets the stage and states the truth for most so very well. Your description using nature paints a beautiful picture as well as conveys a long struggle and journey, ending with hope on the top of the mountain. Just wonderful!!!

[A. Fischer]

I LOVE the last stanza, as it says it all.....for me anyway! :)

[Frank F. Atanacio]

great backwood imagery--simply amazing :)

[Ed Hart]

we are all destined to fly...some before others...thanks for this

[Seashell]

ahhhh but you made it in the end.

An interesting one here CB.

We get nothing in life for free and have to work at gaining and giving respect.
The reward is priceless.

Thanks for great share

Babs xx

[Ladysue]

Oh this is just so moving. Highly inspirational. I love the soft tone and flow of this piece...wonderful imagery...this is one of my favorites of yours...excellent piece...

[Liza]

imagery and emotion go hand in hand here - very inspirational and full of hope