Carrie Richards Poet Sonnet

My Backyard Volcano

My Backyard Playground....Mt. Lassen Peak


Our playground is a mountain steep
Come climb with me to Lassen's Peak!
It guards our valley, rust and green
Like roughing it?  A camper's dream!
Or take a picnic for the day
Such beauty takes your breath away
With lakes and streams and meadowland
Boiling mudpots, volcanic thrills
And sulpher springs to take a bath
With fish and game and hiking trails
In summer take your fishing poles
Or ski the slopes when winter calls

One hundred years, since last it blew
Prepare to run....'cause it ain't through!!!



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Inspired by Brian's contest "SONNET ME"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassen_Peak

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Debbie Guzzi May 8, 2010 at 3:14 PM Congrad's on your #1 smarty gal! Do the I'm #1 dance!!!! Light & Love

Tim Ryerson May 6, 2010 at 5:01 PM Ah, but I clearly see you enjoy the risk, Carrie!...Congratulations! (Maybe it will wait another 100 yrs. before it blows its' stack?) I lived in Northern California for 2 years when I was in the Navy and can appreciate how beautiful that part of the state is - Tim

Barbara Gorelick May 4, 2010 at 11:40 PM Its a lovely place and this is terrific. Congrats ..BG

Mark Pringle May 4, 2010 at 7:43 PM Congrats!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 3, 2010 at 4:49 PM Congrats on the win

John Beam May 3, 2010 at 12:41 PM congrata for win in brians sonnet very nice good ending

Andrew Crisci May 3, 2010 at 10:41 AM Congratulations on your first win, Carrie! It is an amazing Sonnet. I can imagine Mt. Lassen's Peak...it must be a breath-taking sight! Enjoy your honor. Love and admiration, Andrew.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 3, 2010 at 9:34 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Sonnet Me" contest Carrie. Love, Carol

Sharon Winter May 2, 2010 at 2:47 PM awesome win Carrie and well deserved - warmest congrats glad it was you. : )) love and hugs, shar xoxo

Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2010 at 11:42 PM Congratulations, CArrie!!! why am I not surprised? LUv ya, andrea

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen May 1, 2010 at 10:37 PM Congratulations Carrie, on placing in Brian’s Sonnet Me contest with this wonderful poem. Your creativity shines. Living on the edge of danger...like California, falling off and Florida sinking! What a fun place and a fun write! Lovingly, Dane Ann

Margaret Foster May 1, 2010 at 7:51 PM Lovely rhythm to this great poem Carrie. Clear descriptions, congratulations on your top placing.well done...Margaret

Ray Dillard May 1, 2010 at 11:31 AM Most excellent...I didn't even have the courage to try. Once again, you're the best! RAY

Faleshia Murphy May 1, 2010 at 10:03 AM very nice congrats on your win faleshia

Constance La France May 1, 2010 at 8:20 AM Congratulations, Carrie, on first place, with this lovely sonnet..I love picnics in nature.. peace and harmony... love constance

Joe Flach May 1, 2010 at 7:10 AM Very nice. Very nice Sonnet. Very nice that you won (again). Very nice description of a very nice location. Not that you need me to tell you this, but... girl you are good!!! Be proud of your talent. Continue to awe us all.

Carolyn Devonshire May 1, 2010 at 6:46 AM Congrats on taking first place, Carrie. Loved this poem the first time I read it and am glad to see you receive a well deserved honor. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 1, 2010 at 4:47 AM Congrats Carrie on your first place win in Brian's contest... a great and detailed piece on your home town and a wonderful win for your poetry portfolio..its getting bigger and bigger sweetie..luv..from the "Sweetheart" Linda-Marie..enjoy your terrific win ...

Brian Strand May 1, 2010 at 12:41 AM Congrats on your success in my contest Carrie.Rgds Brian.My latest contest'BROKEN MONOKU' is now open.Perhaps you could soupmail to confirm the forwarding address I have on file is still okay to use.

Andrea Dietrich April 22, 2010 at 1:40 PM great idea for a little sonnet on a place you love. I just can't think yet what to do for this one! I love how it seemed so sonnet like despite being unrhymed, simply by your keeping the meter. LUv, andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown April 22, 2010 at 11:32 AM I have been reading some wonderful poetry today here at the Soup. I am so happy your poetry is among those I have read Carrie. Wishing you the best always. Love, Carol

Brian Strand April 22, 2010 at 12:59 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Carrie and for your welcome comments on my postings recently.Rgds Brian

Sue Mason April 21, 2010 at 5:19 PM Good luck in Brian's contest and this is surely a winner!! They say if Yellowstone ever blows it will wipe out the Pacific NWest but you don't hear much about Lassen ... hmm ... and then there's Shasta ... LOL ... we're surrounded!!

Raul Moreno April 21, 2010 at 4:09 PM You erupted a great poem for the contest Carrie, best of luck in the contest...Raul

Carolyn Devonshire April 21, 2010 at 4:01 PM Wow, that is quite a beautiful mountain! Hope you are not in any danger from volcanic eruptions. You live in quite a scenic area.

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