Elevation’s strayed daughter Devotedly arrives home Following cloudy pleas Fiercest welcome, beckoning Wilderness claims her willingly A foggy, earthy morning Whispers her name adoringly
I just read this one again and realized it’s outside of Boulder – where I’m headed on Saturday! Will be visiting my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson – YAY! I’ll have to ask them about this trail. Such beauty.
No way! Oh Shari, if you can, find the Hessie Trail. It is located up Boulder Canyon and outside the small village of Eldora. I grew up staying in a family cabin there with my grandparents during the summer. My great greats worked the Hessie Trail bringing logs and rock town that mountain for generations. My great grandfather a local physician in Boulder. Have a wonderful time!!! Yay! Please let me know if you go, even just for the drive. There is a breathtaking waterfall in Boulder Canyon you can’t miss.
Audrey, thank you for the insider’s tip. I’ll definitely suggest this as an outing. We’ll have an 8-month old with us so most likely will be a road trip at this point. Love waterfalls, this sounds like a great idea.
My dad was a physician as well. I’ll have to sleuth for evidence of a red haired doc who once healed cowboys and inspired young poets! Heh heh heh
This is in the Colorado Rockies, Himani. Just up from Boulder, CO and a place I’ve been going to since I was a baby. I have a connection to this trail. The Hessie Trail is amazing. Thank you.
As you should, Ray. I love a metaphor. Simple words we can all turn into whatever we need them to be… π Thank you for commenting. I’m a fan of your poetry, as well.
You’re far too sweet, Ray. BTW, Ray is a great name. I had a father figure in my life at one time with your name. He was amazing. Be amazing, okay? π Keep writing and I’ll be reading.
Super, Lady Audrey! I liked the foggy morning whispering her name adoringly – as well as elevation’s strayed daughter. Yep, I like it very much. You poets! I wish I could do what you do – capture the mood and the heart with lovely words that create arresting images and feelings.
Hi, Kate! Thank you. I do wonder why you don’t try to write poetry. You are such a talent. I’m always thrilled when you find my poetry spot on. I envy your creativity, my friend.
Thank you, Duketh! Sorta describes me well, I think. To Texas by the weekend. I’m exhausted!! A perfectly wonderful time. I cried when I first arrived in the mountains. I love them so…
I just read this one again and realized it’s outside of Boulder – where I’m headed on Saturday! Will be visiting my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson – YAY! I’ll have to ask them about this trail. Such beauty.
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No way! Oh Shari, if you can, find the Hessie Trail. It is located up Boulder Canyon and outside the small village of Eldora. I grew up staying in a family cabin there with my grandparents during the summer. My great greats worked the Hessie Trail bringing logs and rock town that mountain for generations. My great grandfather a local physician in Boulder. Have a wonderful time!!! Yay! Please let me know if you go, even just for the drive. There is a breathtaking waterfall in Boulder Canyon you can’t miss.
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Audrey, thank you for the insider’s tip. I’ll definitely suggest this as an outing. We’ll have an 8-month old with us so most likely will be a road trip at this point. Love waterfalls, this sounds like a great idea.
My dad was a physician as well. I’ll have to sleuth for evidence of a red haired doc who once healed cowboys and inspired young poets! Heh heh heh
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Oh, yes, best of luck finding info. Giggle.
Enjoy your time with your family and grandchild! ! β‘
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This is absolutely stunning! Where in the heaven is this? π
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This is in the Colorado Rockies, Himani. Just up from Boulder, CO and a place I’ve been going to since I was a baby. I have a connection to this trail. The Hessie Trail is amazing. Thank you.
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Last two lines, phenomenal. Best part of the day π
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Aww, thank you, Dalo!! π
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You have great poetry, i often ponder on the matter of the poem.
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As you should, Ray. I love a metaphor. Simple words we can all turn into whatever we need them to be… π Thank you for commenting. I’m a fan of your poetry, as well.
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Ah, you a fan of me haha thank you, still have some way to go before i can reach the likes of you and other great poets on wordpress:D
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You’re far too sweet, Ray. BTW, Ray is a great name. I had a father figure in my life at one time with your name. He was amazing. Be amazing, okay? π Keep writing and I’ll be reading.
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Thank you; I will do my best, to improve myself and i will π
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Beautiful location and amazing poetry.I like the walk into the deep forest. Show us the power and beauty of nature.
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Thank you. It will be my pleasure, truly, to show you her power and beauty, Johnny.
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welcome home!
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Thank you! xxx
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Audrey, you are so lucky to be able to go home – and the be welcomed this way – oh, you are so lucky.
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Thank you, Shari. It felt great to be home and to visit the mountains. I feel blessed.
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Super, Lady Audrey! I liked the foggy morning whispering her name adoringly – as well as elevation’s strayed daughter. Yep, I like it very much. You poets! I wish I could do what you do – capture the mood and the heart with lovely words that create arresting images and feelings.
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Hi, Kate! Thank you. I do wonder why you don’t try to write poetry. You are such a talent. I’m always thrilled when you find my poetry spot on. I envy your creativity, my friend.
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I wish I could. Don’t trust myself enough. I love reading poetry though, and admire those who write it.
Thanks for the lovely compliment. π
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Thank you, my friend. I truly do appreciate you. β₯
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Welcome home, then! π
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Thank you, Salva. I’ll be home by the end of the week. It’ll be nice to relax.
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Love the first sentence to death. Back home! Did you have a great time?
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Thank you, Duketh! Sorta describes me well, I think. To Texas by the weekend. I’m exhausted!! A perfectly wonderful time. I cried when I first arrived in the mountains. I love them so…
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Emotion’s a good thing. And you saw snakes. Twas really the best of times!
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Yes! It’ll be written about here, Duke. That snake was horrid! Yes…you should have come along.
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I would have ruined the family time!
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Or added to it! Ruining it by doing what? Being professorish…never!
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Aw! Very sweet of you. *smiles bigly*
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*smiles proudly*
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You welcome it endearingly, too, Aud. Beautiful!
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It was a fantastic journey, Chum. I look forward to posting about it. Thank you.
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That view makes me jealous. Love to wake up to that.
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The views are fantastic, Charles. It is why I love this place so…
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Lucky you Audrey Dawn – idyllic.
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Thanks, Mike. I enjoyed every moment.
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I like the contrasts here, of the foggy earth whispering against the fiercest welcome. And that’s a really pretty photo, too.
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Thank you, Gus. You know, that’s pretty much how it is in the Rockies. Fierce yet so delicate. My favorite pairing in every moment.
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Can feel that one, Aud π
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It was a glorious way to begin, Richard. Just perfect.
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I like the imagery in your words…
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Thank you so very much, Rajiv.
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