I Am the Mighty Mountain

I stand, the most statuesque, peeking through the clouds
that lend their softness as my pillow when sun in midnight drowns.

Golden sun, a fitting crown for a majesty such as me;
Somber moon, my nightcap; tundra stockings on my feet.

Veins of icy water; hair of snow drifts white.
I, the ladder Jacob dreamt of, one revealing night.

Would you climb and be my king, upon my peak to rest?
Or meet, descending from the heavens, doom's Angel of Death.

Dare to move me by your faith as the man from Galilee;
or does my might leave you in doubt to tremble on your knees?

Against my chest, Thor strikes his hammer; thunder fills your ears.
From my shoulders, he takes aim; arching lightening spears.

Haven to monstrous legends as the abominable snow beast;
hidden in tales of lore, on nonbelievers he does feast.

Bursting forth from earthen womb, a giant granite fountain. 
Ancient tower of vast unknowns; I am the mighty mountain.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 8/3/2014 7:16:00 AM
Wow! This one is fantastic. You brought the mountain to heart pulsing life and even dressed him in a nightcap and stockings. I love this one.
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Arlene Smith
Date: 8/3/2014 7:49:00 AM
Thank you so much, Monterey!.. Your comment made my morning!.. Hugs, dear friend.. Arlene
Date: 7/26/2014 3:16:00 PM
This is so beautiful, Arlene. It reminds me if the magnificent mountains in Alaska and especially Danali. Such wisdom and greatness that is held in these mighty mountains has been captured so wonderfully in your words. You have crafted another great one my friend it is going in my Faves.... Robert.
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Date: 7/26/2014 3:27:00 PM
Thank you so much, dear Robert.. I so want to see Alaska!!.. I love the mountains in Colorado.. Hugs.. Arlene
Date: 7/24/2014 8:50:00 PM
The power in this magnificent write awes me!!! I am adding this to my fav list for it's beauty, inspiration and MAJESTY my friend! Thanks!! This moved my soul!!!!
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Arlene Smith
Date: 7/24/2014 8:53:00 PM
Thank you so very much dear Robert!. An honor to be a favorite!.. Hugs, my friend.. Arlene
Date: 7/24/2014 7:19:00 PM
You can feel the strength the height the stone the passing years in your poem a very nice read
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Date: 7/24/2014 7:42:00 PM
Frederic, your comments mean a great deal to me, my friend.. Thank you so very much.. Hugs.. Arlene
Date: 7/24/2014 4:57:00 PM
Great job of the personification..Enjoyed reading this one today..Uniquely creative work..Thanks for the visit to my page..I am encouraged by your visit..Sara
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Arlene Smith
Date: 7/24/2014 7:41:00 PM
Thank you so much, sweet Sara!.. I feel the same encouragement from your comments... Hugs.. Arlene
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