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Reaching the Peak

Here I am again hiking near a mountaintop as the aroma of hibiscus reminds me of my charmed youth, of a serenity the winds cannot contain. As I reach its mid- peak, my breath spills of gratitude, gently affirmed. It didn't matter if maple trees were older now perhaps, rustling hems of boughs or if the mossy ferns gathered like cracked thistles on a late afternoon. I was bathed with soft of light beyond the ridges inhaling the serene madness of a nature-pilgrim... as if the moment stretched into a dance of family trails. I wander on… and now, my sweet memory retains a journey of girlhood days: on Mt.Cordillera, the fullness of my spring lips, my summer cheeks embrace a rapture I am unable to touch or cuddle in my arms. While gazing at how new starlight emit its beauty; all I know is on this angelic evening’s bliss… I become a child of eight again. Mountains Contest Sponsored by Julie Rodeheaver Submitted 8/13/2017

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Date: 10/12/2014 3:26:00 PM
Hi Nette, Very relaxing adventure through nature. It was an enjoyable read. Congratulations on a fine win. Take care. Earl
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Date: 10/12/2014 11:19:00 AM
Great piece of art this is! Congrats on your win... Prasenjit
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Date: 10/12/2014 8:58:00 AM
A sweet, sweet journey down a path strewn with memories. Oh to remember the days of youth poised on the precipice of life. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 10/11/2014 5:49:00 PM
Such a melancholy and sweet story! Nicely done, Nette! Big congratulations to you!
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Date: 10/11/2014 4:04:00 PM
Ahhh to have seen your spring lips and summer cheeks - a wonderful metaphor! Congrad's on your win, Light & Love
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Date: 10/11/2014 11:24:00 AM
Absolutely stunning imagery Nette many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xxx
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Date: 10/11/2014 9:09:00 AM
Over and over I use the word beautiful to describe your poetry but don't ever think it is a habit of mine. It's just that I find such beauty in your poetry it's the best word I can find to describe my feelings when I read it. I was also moved picturing a young girl climbing to the top with her father and grandfather. Congratulations on your win Nette
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Date: 10/11/2014 8:37:00 AM
I knew this would rate high nette. Congratulations on not just your win but also on your immense talent.
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Date: 10/11/2014 8:00:00 AM
Thank you for this gem Nette. Best Wishes Anthony
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Date: 10/11/2014 7:38:00 AM
This is my favorite of the ones I have read so far. Congratulations.
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Date: 10/11/2014 7:30:00 AM
Congratulations on a very deserved win, Nette! Excellent imagery and touching memories. Well done! // paul
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Date: 10/11/2014 7:24:00 AM
And back again wid big congrats on ur wonderful win on brilliant write Nette!
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Date: 10/11/2014 7:09:00 AM
Nette, time seems to pass so much more slowly in the wooded highlands of our youths. Well done.
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Date: 10/3/2014 5:17:00 AM
The pinnacle of poetry! So much beauty in this poem that only nature's beauty could compete with it, dear Nette!
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Date: 10/2/2014 12:28:00 PM
I think the rules specifically stated that you were not allowed to enter this one. At least that is the way I read it. This has nothing to do with being intimidated by this classical piece. Nothing to do with the fact that I love it. Nothing to do with this sure to be be a winner. I am not envious, I just think rules showed be followed. With Love, Maurice (who would never be sneaky.)
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Date: 10/11/2014 8:35:00 AM
Correction "showed" should read "should". I Pad often corrects indiscriminately.
Date: 10/2/2014 12:18:00 AM
This kind of peak experience totally drew me in. A brilliant poem written with a sense of renewal, nostalgia, and serenity. I did journey with you. Thank you!
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Date: 10/1/2014 4:03:00 PM
Great imagery here! Your work really comes alive here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 10/1/2014 11:15:00 AM
So very lovely Nette! Best wishes dear!
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Date: 10/1/2014 10:46:00 AM
There is nothing more compelling than the memory and grace of family ties with nature's ways. You have masterly shown how beautiful and comforting a returning journey can be! Soup mail!
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Date: 10/1/2014 10:29:00 AM
OH, Nette! This is SO SO sweet. Really enraptured by this write. I loved how sweetly it flowed from line to line and I captured the essence of feeling again...the beauty of childhood. Thank you.
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