Mountain Man

Through the mist 
Upon this mountain

Home to a man so long ago

Living through seasons
Ranging warm to cold

Been here as many years
As he is old

The most experienced mountain man
He was once told

This place is beginning
To finally take hold

Yet where would he move
This is all he has ever known

All his life 
He has been on his own

The city he
Has yet to be shown

Desire for change
Tired of the life on the range

His life is like songs
And picture shows made

Little does anyone know
The prices he has paid

Never been with a woman
Seen only one

Yet always he has wanted
To raise his own son

Now leaving this place
Change he shall chase

Glorified is the life
Of the mountain man
Few have ever known
The roughness of the land

To the south 
To the north
Maybe west maybe east

Dreams made through the years
Shall finally be at peace

Leave and never
Ever look back

Finally he is done
Finally he is packed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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