Grassland

An eagle soars above green crested waves
Of prariegrass riding on midsummer rays
An oasis of trees in the open grassland
With more life to show than is shown on one hand
For little is seen but a breath here or there
From a bird or a fox to the small browning hare
A thundercloud sits out upon the horizon
With a roar seldom heard since the days of the bison
A wind welcomed in but soons settles down
Stirring the heads of the grass all around
A sparrow takes flight to head to a place
Bathed in the glow of the warm suns embrace
From blue to dark black the sky will soon change
Bringing a rest to the day of the range
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Austin Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Love your rustic moment - so easy to place one's self on the scene. Great piece. Congrats on the selection. daver
Austin Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Didn't realize I'd already commented. Oh, well, the second time around was even better. daver
Austin Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Rustic as a pistol. I can sense it. Fine work. Congrats on the selection. daver
Brown Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Daniel. I hope to see you as a premium member in the new year. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Congratulations on your super placement in Olajide's contest Daniel. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Oh my, I love this...it took me to that place..congrats on your win. BG
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December 10, 2011 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations on your win. Lovely x
Song Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM
A picturesque day on the range! Every detail is spun magnificently. Congrats on your creativity being notably rewarded. GWendolen
Guzzi Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 5:26 PM
perfect discriptive verse about the beauty of a special place! Congrad's Light & Love
Quigley Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Great imagery in this Daniel. Very nice. Congratulations
Johnson Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM
A beautiful description of a peaceful land. Congratulations on your first place win. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Congrats on your win Daniel. Love, Carol
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November 12, 2011 at 11:52 PM
DANIEL, NICE IMAGES..... Enjoyed your poem~ Thank you for sharing. Have yourself a wonderful night.. Take care ;-) ..LINDA
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