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I Love My State of Oregon

Oregon’s, wildlife, mountains, lakes, and bogs
Fields of green, awaken refreshed at dawn
Where salmon runs the rivers blue to spawn
Drawn wandering above the sea of fog   

Black-tailed and mule deer birth their newborn fawns
Where shaggy mane elks labor their spring calves 
Rustle sounds while they graze off open paths  
Wander under the full moon of predawn


Sea of umbrellas on rainy season
Fireplace frames warm sputtering ember flames
Snow cold, in fella’s embrace with no shame
Turning me into shades of pink  crimson  


Savoring the earth's nurturing labor 
Giving my heart to the verdant nature

12/30/2016


My home for 36 years
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Krampe Avatar
January 8, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Back with congrats!
Lindley Avatar
January 7, 2017 at 5:26 PM
My aunt lived in Oregon, we never got to visit as she died when we were very young.. Great poem, big congrats on your win!
Burch Avatar
January 7, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Congratulations Eve!! Well done! I've always wanted to visit Oregon!! And Washington!! Big Hugggs. Deb
Dietrich Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 5:16 PM
I love your state too, Eve. Silent ONe is gonna love your poem!!!
Roper Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 9:25 PM
Thank you so very much for reading, Andrea, I hope you saw the video :) Happy New years and many more to come. Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 8:11 AM
You make a strong case for your lovely state, I try always to think my home is where I hang my hat and never be disappointed...
Roper Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 9:25 PM
Thank you, Charlie, My feelings indeed:) Happy New years and many more to come. Hugs Eve
Gupta Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 6:20 AM
Abounds with wonderful sights and sounds ... Nice Sonnet ...
Roper Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 9:27 PM
Thank you so very much for reading, Probir.. If you have a chance see the video. The arthur has done a wonderful job showing all the wonderful points of the state. :) Happy New years and many more to come. Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 9:35 PM
A beautiful image you paint Eve...A great sonnet...Perfect rhymescheme
Roper Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 9:56 PM
Thank you, Tim, hugs Eve
Krampe Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Oregon is wonderful - you're so lucky to live there :)
Green Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 6:53 PM
I have never been there but it sure does sound like someplace I should visit. This was enchantingly beautiful Eve.
Green Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:04 PM
Three of my favorite things. :)
Roper Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:02 PM
Thank you,Chris, it is breathtaking especially if you love the mountains, wildlife, and the coast
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