Longing For My Mountain Home

Purple mountains, majestic against an azure sky, Rise to greet the passing rain-filled nimbus clouds Above the verdant forests along the canyon rim, Where sparrow hawks and other birds of prey drift The surging updrafts from the river valley far below. Rays of the sun find paths through thick pine stands And glint from the silver stanchions of the bridge, Hover over the pensive grandeur of the scenic view. I long for my home near the edge of the park lands Where wildflowers bloomed next to our cottage there, And memories accumulated over the ensuing years Continually bring me back to childhood adventures, So free, so happy-go-lucky, during hot summer days In the wild, wonderful wilderness of West Virginia. Originally written July 5, 2021 Edited for All Poetry.com Chosen as Cover Poem for All Poetry.com March 18, 2022 FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand 1096 Poetry Contest March 20, 2022