Tule Fog

Tule Fog 

The mist hangs in the canyons, 
like a whisper, like a prayer.
Like an ancient dark suggestion, 
of something not quite there.  

It’s a misty cauldron, 
or the steam of dragon’s lair.
A secret incantation, 
removing the despair. 

It’s the “just add this”in H2O,
and the “freeze” in frozen snow. 
It’s the “way too much” in drowning, 
and the “not enough” in glow. 

It can float on waves of warmth, 
rising halfway from the clay.
It will promise up renewal, 
in a shroud of liquid spray. 

It’s as old as Earth itself, 
and responsible for life. 
It cuts the dry boned land
in half, with its liquid knife. 

It’s always been around here,
but it’s too moody to appear. 
Vanished like forgotten love, 
but remembered when it’s near. 

By Edlynn Nau
© November 28, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/7/2018 5:28:00 PM
what beautiful imagery this is. I am glad I chose this one of yours to read today
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Edlynn Nau
Date: 12/8/2018 5:04:00 PM
Awww thank you Andrea! It was easy for me to picture since it settles over our vineyards often. Mostly, I wanted to share it with those who tell me they’ve not seen tule fog or see it only traveling to other places.
Date: 12/6/2018 8:55:00 PM
I am so very delighted to see new poems by you my very good friend! Your golden verses always amaze and give such great pleasure to read! A fav.. Merry Christmas to you and ours..
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/7/2018 7:24:00 AM
Thank you my dear friend. I pray God gifts bountiful blessings to you and your entire family, especially so, in aiding your aging father through times of troubles. Your poetry truly awes me on many levels. Such as this- " It’s as old as Earth itself, and responsible for life. It cuts the dry boned land in half, with its liquid knife. "
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Edlynn Nau
Date: 12/6/2018 11:50:00 PM
Thanks once more! I’ve had soooo much fun writing a fantasy type poem with wands and fairies and such. Nothing like a new child in the family to make one dip into innocence again. Still, I enjoy writings of nature and Earth and all things political and present, things about particles and sciences, and curious things that we need to think about more. I’m busy helping my 88 yr old dad, running from fires six months a yr now ... call me the Flame Runner), and then in trying to make ends meet. Always, yes always, grateful for any joy! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and to yours!
Date: 12/5/2018 7:00:00 PM
your imagery is absolutely breathtaking Edlynn thanks for sharing:-) hugs Jan xx
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Edlynn Nau
Date: 12/5/2018 9:58:00 PM
Thank you so much Jan. I don’t get to write much right now! I MISS ALL OF YOU! Every now and then, I get a moment to tap something out on my iPad. It is not often though so, I didn’t expect any readers. Thank you for being one! Taking care of my 88 year old. The fires left some family members homeless & we had to evacuate.
Date: 12/5/2018 8:31:00 AM
A lovely spritely smooth flowing poem which is a delight to read, Edlynn. Here in Malta we rarely have this type of fog, though mist is not so uncommon. ~ Warm regards // paul
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Edlynn Nau
Date: 12/5/2018 10:01:00 PM
Hello Paul! I must say you folks do cheer me on and help me to not give up (no matter the circumstances here). I’m delighted to share are magical tule fog which has been such a god send after more fires!
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