Unknown Creation

I always seem to look,
  Right into your eyes.
No matter the conditions,
  Of the times I’ve driven by.

For many years I’ve seen,
  A carved silhouette.
Of an image bigger than me,
  That I could never forget.

Its’ character has a story, 
  Yet to be revealed.
But I don’t know how long,
  It will remain concealed.

The distance, I don’t know,
  But I see it for miles.
With a tall perfect posture,
  Defining its’ profile.

It looks as if it were made,
  From a big explosion.
But I know Mother Nature,
  Sculpted it by erosion.

It took many years of water,
  And air being blown.
To etch a brave warrior,
  Right out of stone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 8:48 PM
real hardcore writing here brother your a genius :)
Swanson Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Awesome writing with beautiful imagery... I can almost see the image in my mind, of a statuesque warrior rising out of the rock formation that you have described; it must be quite a sight to see. God bless and have a great new year! Amy :)
Neal Avatar
December 28, 2008 at 3:17 AM
Wow, nice tribute to a creation of nature. I know the bluff you are writing about. I pass by it everyday on my way to school. Too bad you can't place a photo on here. Love Elizabeth
Edmonds Avatar
December 28, 2008 at 2:19 AM
Good description of a local landmark; wish you could have included a picture other than in our minds. ~Caramel
Neal Avatar
December 28, 2008 at 1:08 AM
Nice work here as well, you paint a lovely painting with your words. DN
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December 26, 2008 at 5:11 PM
The art of nature is pretty amazing. Thank you for giving us a view of it in this poem. I enjoyed it. Keep on writing! I hope you have a wonderful 2009! Karen
Winter Avatar
December 26, 2008 at 6:32 AM
Must be one of those completely awe inspiration naturally made formations that your wonderful imagination created a story of. Very well written as it also sparks memories in my mind of similar amazing creations of nature. Love, Shar
Reynolds Avatar
December 26, 2008 at 3:29 AM
Awe inspiring rock formations, they always leave me inspired. Great write of nature, love, Kristin
Jordan Avatar
December 25, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Raul this is a great quatrain - God Bless, MJ
Purdum Avatar
December 25, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Raul, Merry Christmas, loved the images and the great ryhme, thank you for the kind words, Fritz
Higgins Avatar
December 25, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Wonderful picture painted Raul. Another good write from you. Happy holidays.
Torres Avatar
December 25, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Raul so insightful ,you are with this one. Merry Christmas and God bless you my Brother. Michael
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