A Place of Deep Canyons
Deep Canyons …
I have always found solace in the solitude
that which only solitude can offer
maybe to be among humans simply hurts too much
it’s either undying love , hate or death
I will go there in the end where my friends
will tread over my ashes and dust and lift my dreams
carrying me with them wherever they will go
in the wind gaps of mountain passes
In deep canyons where the wind moans softly
like a lover in rare pleasure
or along some rocky ridge where the sun
dances upon my views
For today though I will walk and I will run
until the thunder of hooves is silent and still
until I am tired and hanging my head low
and then I will wander away again
Allow me but one open range where
pleasures are all I can stand
where love isn’t a thing of cost
and where a life is worthy of the living
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Nicely done, Ed. May you find your open range.
There you go again, Ed – grabbing hold my heart with the beauty of your poetry. Your open range is within your heart and soul, may you always be at peace and may you stick around for a long time to come, my friend. Hugs …
Phyllis
Thank you Ed for sharing what you see and your feelings also in beautiful poetry.
Lovely Ed, succinct and emotive with some excellent phrasing and quality verse. One oversight. Stanza 2, ‘tread’. Cheers!
Ed, you and I live in different parts of the world but we both love the countryside, nature, and open spaces in preference to the cities. Good poem.
Ed you are such an eloquent writer, full of passion. I greatly admire this piece and felt the peace that you find through nature and quiet introspection. Inspiring.
Best,
Mel