The Hike

Blossom of baby's breath,soft white
Dusted my shoes in the morning light;
Brushing gorse,crusted yellow
Over the stream with weeping willow;
Into the wood of rush patterned lace
Across a meadow at a slower pace;
Along the cowslip filled track
Under clouds,edged blue-black;
A storm erupted on the scene
Shadowing the pastures a pastel green.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Walker Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 8:31 PM
Beautiful. I love hiking :) and you painted a lovely hike with your imagery .... and then I run for cover :)
Strand Avatar
May 6, 2017 at 12:23 AM
Thank you Lenna
Kroll Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 7:24 AM
You paint such a beautiful picture. I love to hike and this poem makes me feel as if I'm out on the trail. Thank you so much for the journey, Brian.
Strand Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Thank you Kathleen for your kind words.A heartfelt poem from places of my youth and later rambles .
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May 31, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Please change my comment to read: Great poem - Flows well. Really great cadence. - Pardon my typing!
Crytzer Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Makes me want to go hiking again. Great word pictures. Loved it! Fritz the Cat
Brown Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations Brian on your win in the contest "Viva Vacation" sponsored by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
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May 6, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this well crafted poem. Joyce
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May 6, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Congrats Brain on your 9th place win in my Viva Vacation contest.. an amazing write.. appreciate your support ...luv.. Linda-Marie
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October 23, 2009 at 5:17 AM
Congratulations, Brian, on your success in Constance’s “A Walk to Remember” contest with this wonderfully flowing and very realistic, beauty-filled poem. It's easy to see that you have learned to enjoy the beautiful things in life... God's nature. Your poetic skills shine, again. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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October 18, 2009 at 1:35 PM
My kind of walk..lovely win Brian...congrats! BG
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October 18, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest! ~Trudy~
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October 17, 2009 at 6:58 AM
Another one for my favorite list, Brian. Absolutely breath-takingly beautiful. What a vivid picture you have painted in my mind. Congratulation on your well deserved win. Lainie
Gass Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 5:55 PM
This is such a lovely poem, Brian! Congratulations on your win in Constances contest! Love, Robin
Richards Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Such a lovely poem, and indeed a winner into my favorites!! Loved this! ~ Congratulations, Brian. Love, Carrie
Brown Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest Brian. Love, Carol
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October 16, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Hi my friend, Congrats on your win in contest!! Love Light Truth Patty
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October 16, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Brian, congratulations on your success in the contest...Raul
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