"Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn." ~Thomas Gray
"Poetry unites." ~Anon
"Truth is such a rare thing, it is delightful to tell it." ~Emily Dickinson
Written by K. Lawson Gilbert
She lives in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, USA
Her blog: Old Mossy Moon
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I started out life flanked by my
mother’s wild flower garden
and the Kanawha river,
that ran cold and choppy
over the shoals that held
fresh water mussel beds,
ancient in their ruin.
I was captured at an early age,
held prisoner, then protected
by the mountains all around me.
At night, I was lulled to sleep
by the rhythmic clankety-clank
of the coal trains,
pulsing up and down the tracks
- like blood in veins -
keeping the people alive.
Originally published on writer's personal blog.
Posted with consent of the writer.
Featuring: K. Lawson Gilbert, Poetry
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held prisoner, then protected
by the mountains all around me."
Ah..to find solace in a former enemy. The mountains. That is a sign of true enlightenment. It is the type of prison time necessary to free one's mind from material bondage.
And the title tells me spirit flows like blood in veins from this sacred space within you.
Thanks so much for sharing it and for all of your beautiful work! Congratulations on a well deserved honor, K!
"Kanawha river,that ran cold and choppy over the shoals.."
"coal trains,pulsing up and down the tracks - like blood in veins -
keeping the people alive."
carol
Christopher - I appreciate your keen remarks. I see you have an astute understanding of mountains ...and poetry!! Thank you.
Julie - high praise indeed coming from one of my favorite poets and one who is so highly regarded by all. Thank you, as always, my friend.
Carol - I appreciate your highlighting those lines which you found especially appealing. Thank you for your kind comments.
Catvibe - I value your opinion so much, Cat. You are such a wonderful writer and artist, who lives an aesthetical life!!! I appreciate your comments.