The Salmon Run

The amber skein of autumn leaves,

embanks the tumbling torrent

of the splendid forest stream.

 

A salmon homes to lay its roe.

Follow her, as she curvets

the swollen falls and rasping stones.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Posey Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 6:21 PM
They are dedicated creatures. I wonder, sometimes, if we are ever so determined to reach a goal... Beautifully ingenious account of one of nature's beautiful wonders.... Congrats... Jake
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June 5, 2013 at 2:05 AM
- A winning poem! .... Beautiful! - Deserved really a good place on the winning list! - Congratulations! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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June 4, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Hi AL, :-) Congratulations with your beautiful poem. many different ways one can express the beauty of life. Thank you for everything. Goodnight * Linda
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