Barbara Gorelick Poet Rubaiyat

Blue Mountain Lake - Rubaiyat

Standing high in the mountains, looking down
Seeing the lake dressed in a yellow gown
Reflecting  rocky mountain peaks behind
The valley a collage of green and brown

Imagine the delight for men of years gone by
Finding this place untouched by  human eye
So much beauty their hard earned reward
Prayers of thanksgiving lifted on high

I wonder if Lewis and Clark stood there
A journey of discovery for them to share
Finding a northwest passage their goal
Accompanied by Sacajawea, maiden fair

The passage they never were able to find
But wrote of plants and animals of every kind
In thinking of the wonders they had seen
Perhaps one blue mountain lake came to mind

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Sara Kendrick April 29, 2011 at 2:21 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta April 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM Congratulations n the first place win in the contest, Barbara

Gautami Phookan April 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM Nicely done,interesting read .Many Congratulations Barbara on this big win.Love,gautami

Tahera Mannan April 27, 2011 at 3:27 AM BG i loved it the first time I read it and do so more now. An honour to share the spot with you. Many congrats.

John Freeman April 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM "Seeing the lake dressed in a yellow gown" Love this line, so appropriate in it's used Barbara. Great to see your lovely poem at the top of the list. Congratulations on your first place, Barbara. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire April 26, 2011 at 3:24 PM A magnificent interpretation of the photo, dear LNC. I'm sure some explorers found this majestic site. Sacajawea was ahead of her time as a leader of men. Congratulations on your first-place win. Love and blessings, Carolyn

Carrie Richards April 26, 2011 at 1:29 PM What a wonderful entry with a bit of historical reference...a unique twist to John's contest!! Well done, Barbara!!

Jack Horne April 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM Many congrats on being number one, Barbara : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 26, 2011 at 12:07 PM Congrats BG on your first place win in John's contest with this perfect poem.. enjoy your top spot with luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown April 26, 2011 at 11:47 AM Congratulations Barbara on your win in the John Moses Freeman's contest "Rubaiyat". Love, Carol

James Fraser April 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM Congratulations on your first place win Barbara (((( applause )))) well done.....:) smiles

Samual Ronthorpe April 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM Excellent job. Congrats.

Joyce Johnson April 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM Another way of looking at it and pulling history into the story. Wonderful poem and congratulations . Love, Joyce

Elaine George April 26, 2011 at 10:39 AM Beautiful, Barbara. Many congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN. Lainie

Caryl Muzzey April 26, 2011 at 10:33 AM Congratulations on 1st place win with this beauty. I enjoyed reading. Caryl

John Freeman April 17, 2011 at 6:26 PM Soup Mail, Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown April 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this afternoon Barbara. Have a great weekend and I hope you find lots of inspiration along the way. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards April 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM I love the way you saw this place through the eyes of the past! Lovely poem, Barbara!! Good luck!! ~

Wayne Sapp April 14, 2011 at 11:57 PM Beautifully done! Enjoy reading poetry about the outdoors.

Tahera Mannan April 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM This is very beautiful and poetic BG. I loved it especially the last stanza.