Magnificent Michigan

Ah! Michigan! Peninsulas blessed with natural gems

Water, woods and land bejewel thy diadem

Poetically now, abundant treasures be praised

In each season, a look about has always amazed

Pan an impressive skyline reigning over the river Detroit

Or stand quite awestruck peering from Pyramid Point

 

Far to the north lies remote Isle Royale

To the south, scenic Keweenaw is the next soil

Historic Mackinaw Island where holiday fun calls

Gaze upon the cider tinted veil of Tahquamenon Falls

Holy water of Au Sable wherein trout thrive

Access to grandeur, Pierce-Stocking Drive

 

Birdseye perch above Lake of the Clouds

Larger inland lake, Gogebic is proud

Climb Castle Rock once, it’s beyond compare

Sunrise delights, a Lake Huron affair

Hidden jewel to marvel, follow Old Indian Trail

Western shore scenes, a Lake Michigan sail

 

Straits of Mackinaw from Grand Hotel’s porch

One of the prettiest, a lake called Torch

Trillium trails beautifully beckon “come this way”

Listen to Lake Erie clearly say “time to play”

Vibrant tulip shocks, Holland’s fanciful stocks

Superior’s fine art blocks, the Pictured Rocks

 

Indeed this piece mentions but a few

Mostly natural splendor, of these I drew

No reference to industry or the Mighty Mac

Full Michigan treasure, any poem must lack

Take time to stop and look around as you can

Upper and Lower united…our magnificent Michigan

 

Reviews

[Ferg]

Being from Michigan, I have been to many of the places you describe and it is, indeed, as beautiful as you describe it. A yearly pilgrimage to Mackinac Island is always a highlight of the summer......no place like it! You described it beautifully...makes me proud to be a Michigander! Thanks for sharing.

[Dani]

I'm pretty sure there was a famous song written about Torch lake. Not to mention Detroit, mentioned by Journey ;)

I'm in Michigan whenever I get the chance to go back to where I spent most of my childhood, and let me say, you painted that wonderful state perfectly. Not many people recognize its beauty anymore when they think of the economy and all that has happened over the past years, but truly, Michigan is indeed breathtaking beyond words. My favorite season is Autumn, when all of the maples trade in their greens for warmer colors of gold and fire, and every inch of woods and forest just glows with indescribable brilliance while reflecting off of the lakes and rivers. I shake just thinking about it :P

Wonderful write, thank you for sharing :) I'm glad I stopped by to read. It's always nice to see someone who shares the love for such an amazing place.

[Michelle Raye]

Not many people find Michigan to be such a magnificent place anymore. I'm glad to see a voice from the inside revealing the beauty of the state I have been in since birth. Can't wait to read more of your work and I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Keep Writing
~Michelle Raye~

[Lola Nation]

what an ode!!!

[cest la vie]

James,
I have never physically been to Michigan..Yet, mentally I just returned.
What a wonderfully descriptive tribute to the place you adore. Beautiful, my friend!!