I'Ve Crossed That Bridge Before

Planning on crossing over
where footprints of night
are ne'er seen...
There fish are spawning
in clear blue stream ~
Surrounded by verdant green;
Nature begins speaking to me.
An antiquated chine-wood bridge
gracefully arches it back
with sturdy braids makes a path ~
That I may cross  to a place serene
Where nightingales and crickets sing
It's a place where I do my thinking
Unafraid to shed my skin ~
by dusk as honey bear I may roam,
by dawn take flight as an eagle
I may be found soaring toward home.
Upon opening mine eyes
I come to realize the colors of the skies
Yes, I've crossed that bridge before
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 1, 2010 at 7:34 PM
enjoyed this delightful write... truely nice work
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February 22, 2010 at 3:36 PM
very beautiful. john
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February 20, 2010 at 8:13 PM
Exquisite Adell, Simply Undeniably Exquisite ... MoonBee
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February 13, 2010 at 7:56 PM
Much to reflect on in this poem. Good use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Keep that pen flowing!!!! Karen
Ryerson Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Perfect nature picture you've painted, Adell...'unafraid to shed my skin'...beautiful! - Tim
Hilliker Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Beautful verse. Such vivid imagery. Thanks for sharing.
Knop Avatar
February 10, 2010 at 3:24 AM
Thank you for sharing this poem with us. Especially now when winter's grip is tight, we should more often think about spring and summer, another bridge to cross... Keep your pen flowing and thank you for your kind comment on Rescue of Dreams...Have a good time...Gert
Mason Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Great imagery and just a beautiful write here, Adell ... the title fooled me ... smile ... I thought it was going to be an unrequited love story ... LOL ...
Brown Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 3:19 PM
I am so happy your poetry was amongst the poetry I am reading today Adell. May you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 8:54 AM
this is absolutely beautiful, adelle. I look forward to reading more of your poetry in the future. I'm happy I found you here!! LUv,Andrea
Jordan Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 6:11 AM
Adell how have you been hon - I loved this poem - There is an old covered bridge not far from here that is very historical and it too leads to a very special place - God Bless you hon, mj
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