The cry of a buzzard
to its mate accentuates
the stony silence
broken only
by our footsteps
on the scree.
Coming down, far
harder than going up.
You froze
on that hairpin bend;
the mist...like a whispered
prayer, swirled around,
and just the scent
of the trees made you
carry on...
The clearing
where you danced...
your feet
through the peat
and dried needles
like little besom
brooms,
beating time
to the music of life.
A slight softness
underfoot – the rasping
gone, and later
when we got home
the smell of
pine-cones
on the stove
embraced
your hair
and your sweater...
Not only
mountains
we climbed
that day.
Comments
ScoZen | October 11, 2011 - 16:05
Ahh dear Sand Lady a nice one.
But I just couldn't resist posting your quote from my Munro tale
"...talking of Ben Lomond, I climbed it one day, way back in the seventies, and sun-bathed at the top..."
Take care.
Silver Spun Sand | October 11, 2011 - 17:29
Ha-ha, Sco Zen. Thanks for that...I think;-)
Sand Lady;-)
fatboy74 | October 11, 2011 - 22:03
You're always really good Tina, but your last poems (and I think this is my favourite) have been pretty special. :-)
Silver Spun Sand | October 11, 2011 - 22:46
Thanks, fb. That view from the top of Ben Lomond was something special too.
Tina;-)
skinner_jennifer | October 12, 2011 - 12:42
Hi Tina,
what a beautifully...descriptive piece this was, I
felt like I was almost there.
Jenny.
Silver Spun Sand | October 12, 2011 - 17:24
Thank you, so very much, Jenny;-) Pleased you liked.
Tina;-)
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Highhat | October 13, 2011 - 17:36
Yes a beautiful one- breathtaking...
;)Pia
Silver Spun Sand | October 13, 2011 - 18:11
Thank you, so very much, Pia;-)
Tina
Highhat | December 15, 2011 - 14:33
While I was browswing through I looked for this one Tina- a certain favourite. Just love the mountain climbing scene and can smell the wind and pine needles. Right up my alley with nature descriptions. Was so good to read again.
;)Pia
Silver Spun Sand | December 15, 2011 - 15:46
Pia, you really made my day;-) Thank you so much for taking the trouble to browse back at this, and I am so glad you found it worthwhile. It is one of my husband's favourites too, so he is in good company.
Tina;-)