sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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image from ancientpedia.com

“Nestled in northern Italy, the Dolomites are a stunning range known as the Pale Mountains for their unique color at sunrise and sunset, captivating adventurers and nature lovers alike.” (Source: ancientpedia.com/the-dolomites-italys-alpine-jewel/)

Poem written for and submitted to "Dream Destination" poetry contest, Sotto Poet, sponsor, December 9, 2025

DOLOMIEU’S DOLOMITES-Dream Destination Poetry Contest

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Leave behind your suitcase and Venice’s hurried pace  
forgoing culture and medieval history for Dolomieu’s Dolomites~
pinnacles of dolomitic limestone chiseled into grotesque shapes
that refuse postcards—carving their own light at dawn and 
gently dissolving into peaceful rose at dusk.  

Their trails are old conspirators, whispering switchback secrets  
to those like me who love geology, nature and
who walk without hurry.  

The trails unwind like forgotten stories
each turn a new clause~
a waterfall’s asterisk, a meadow’s ellipsis:
this writer’s inspiration and paradise.

A farmhouse leans into one of the stone slopes,  
its shutters laced with blushing pink geraniums.  
Inside, my favorite comfort food--speckled cheese
melted over polenta, golden as an Italian afternoon. 

Each peak, a vial where daylight lingers,  
hoards time in geologic sieves.
These rouge-colored peaks, half-lit, refuse the night~  
patient stars and poets don’t mind.

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Line Gauthier December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM Thanks for transporting me there, Sara ~

Paige Hind December 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM Enchanting, Sara. I now want to go there!! sara Etgen-Baker December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM thanks, Paige...you'd probably really like the place.

Paula Goldsmith December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM This is a lovely write with a Great/Pretty Picture. Love Both... You are making me want to take a trip there. "Good Luck" I did "Tahiti"  Have a Lovely/Blessed Day writing away...................... sara Etgen-Baker December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM I read your 'Tahiti' poem and found it engaging....made me want to visit. hugs and blessings, Sara