In John Muir's Time

He wandered this country observing creation,
And knew that the beauty was his to compare.
He studied the color and shapes of this nation -
Found nothing to challenge blue eyes and golden hair.

6-8-18
For Silent One's contest When A Fourth Line Helps It To Rhyme
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Dietrich Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:23 AM
I really enjoyed this one, Larry. Congrats on your fine win
Roper Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 8:45 PM
Wonderful write, Larry, but interesting woh is blue eyes and golden hair !:-) Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~’*
Bradfield Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 9:11 PM
Thank you Eve...One of my favorite country songs is by Ed Bruce.."My first taste of Texas had blue eyes and golden hair."
Sands Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations for your win Larry :)
Bradfield Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 9:11 PM
Thank you, Heidi !
Andresen Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 7:13 AM
- Congratulations on your little rhyme poem, Larry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bradfield Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 9:12 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!!
One Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 6:58 AM
Great tribute Larry... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Bradfield Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 9:13 PM
Thank you..always a pleasure to place in one of your contests.. Larry
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