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Black Hills, South Dakota

Gigantic pylons of wind-carved granite Form astonishing pillars of natural wonder Sculptures to rival Borglum's finest faces Perilously perched along the winding trail Punctuating the Black Hills with awesome Commas of towering mystical totems Where once the proud Native Americans Roamed with the buffalo in blessed peace written August 25, 2021

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Barbara Peckham

Date: 8/26/2021 9:02:00 PM

Another wonderful poem. I once drove through the Black Hill, and you are right. They are a wonder of natural sculpture. I loved the last two lines . Perfect.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/26/2021 9:19:00 PM

Thank you, Barbara. Frankly, I enjoyed the granite pylons as much as Mount Rushmore. They should be considered for one of the seven natural wonders of North America!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/26/2021 3:37:00 AM

Again have only seen pictures of the native Americans sacred place, I know the government offered compensation for their loss but they refused saying it wasn't for sale, I can understand why. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/26/2021 7:54:00 AM

Thanks, Tom, for your informative and thoughtful comment to my poem. I was simply focused on the natural beauty and wonder of the Black Hills. Incredible!

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 8/25/2021 11:44:00 PM

We are slowly concreting over every sacred place...Delice

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/25/2021 6:50:00 PM

Hello Milton ... it appears that with progress, comes destruction and heartbreak for some. Our once small village is now on the verge of being a suburb of a city, so childhood memories and photos are for me now - thanks Milton - Lindsay

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/25/2021 7:57:00 PM

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Lindsay. I really appreciate it.