Hudson

moon shines over and blows on the hudson
a shimmering ribbon blue white on the chop
a few boats near the shore
magnificent houses in this old town
from time before history
as I sit knees to chin on the church steps
mild early fall moments
music in the air all around
gnarled century trees 
sentinals of farmers, authors and headless men
lovers by the shore have stood beneath them
bathed in the river musk
that carries me now
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Joseph Avatar
October 27, 2009 at 1:06 PM
when I travel to the Hudson River Valley, the river has a musk so unique unlike anything else, in the air, the trees, the dirt....
Guzzi Avatar
October 27, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Ok between you and Carol..I get it..write more to end the verse more satisfactorily (Son Shine) I did. Hope it feels better to you. "bathed in the river's musk" excellent line here! Light & Love
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