The Hike

Blossom of baby's breath,soft white
Dusted my shoes in the morning light;
Brushing gorse,crusted yellow
Over the stream with weeping willow;
Into the wood of rush patterned lace
Across a meadow at a slower pace;
Along the cowslip filled track
Under clouds,edged blue-black;
A storm erupted on the scene
Shadowing the pastures a pastel green.

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Date: 5/5/2017 8:31:00 PM
Beautiful. I love hiking :) and you painted a lovely hike with your imagery .... and then I run for cover :)
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Brian Strand
Date: 5/6/2017 12:23:00 AM
Thank you Lenna
Date: 11/28/2016 7:24:00 AM
You paint such a beautiful picture. I love to hike and this poem makes me feel as if I'm out on the trail. Thank you so much for the journey, Brian.
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Brian Strand
Date: 11/28/2016 8:08:00 AM
Thank you Kathleen for your kind words.A heartfelt poem from places of my youth and later rambles .
Date: 5/31/2016 1:47:00 PM
Please change my comment to read: Great poem - Flows well. Really great cadence. - Pardon my typing!
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Date: 5/31/2016 12:24:00 PM
Makes me want to go hiking again. Great word pictures. Loved it! Fritz the Cat
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Date: 5/21/2010 5:48:00 AM
Congratulations Brian on your win in the contest "Viva Vacation" sponsored by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/6/2010 10:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this well crafted poem. Joyce
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Date: 5/6/2010 5:21:00 PM
Congrats Brain on your 9th place win in my Viva Vacation contest.. an amazing write.. appreciate your support ...luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 10/23/2009 5:17:00 AM
Congratulations, Brian, on your success in Constance’s “A Walk to Remember” contest with this wonderfully flowing and very realistic, beauty-filled poem. It's easy to see that you have learned to enjoy the beautiful things in life... God's nature. Your poetic skills shine, again. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 10/18/2009 1:35:00 PM
My kind of walk..lovely win Brian...congrats! BG
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Date: 10/18/2009 12:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest! ~Trudy~
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Date: 10/17/2009 6:58:00 AM
Another one for my favorite list, Brian. Absolutely breath-takingly beautiful. What a vivid picture you have painted in my mind. Congratulation on your well deserved win. Lainie
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Date: 10/16/2009 5:55:00 PM
This is such a lovely poem, Brian! Congratulations on your win in Constances contest! Love, Robin
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Date: 10/16/2009 5:52:00 PM
Such a lovely poem, and indeed a winner into my favorites!! Loved this! ~ Congratulations, Brian. Love, Carrie
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Date: 10/16/2009 3:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest Brian. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/16/2009 3:16:00 PM
Hi my friend, Congrats on your win in contest!! Love Light Truth Patty
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Date: 10/16/2009 2:50:00 PM
Brian, congratulations on your success in the contest...Raul
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