Untraveled Trails

In a mountain valley
on a moody summer day
dark pink and purple clouds loftily hang
above dense dark evergreens
the clouds reflect on the narrow stream
as it winds along the valley floor
a storm is about to brew
swaying of bull rushes
that line the bank edges
among this thick foliage
delicate blue flowers  bloom
this wide picturesque valley
has become a boggy area
filled with unknown dangers
no one would dare to thread
beautiful to look at
but like the coming storm
many dangers can unfold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Lamoureux Avatar
May 7, 2024 at 6:50 AM
I see as well that this was a POTD. Big congratulations!
Lamoureux Avatar
May 7, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Lovely imagery. A great way to start my day.
Proxenos Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 7:49 AM
Many many congrats on your poem being chosen as POTD - An honor that was bestowed on you.Beauty and danger are often linked - fire and water, a beautiful woman who is a Russian spy - 007 style - petrol containers and a moving vehicle - a truck carrying petrol and traveling through a small town just outside Johannesburg, burst into flames when it lost control and killed 40 people. Excellent write Phil. HUGS AND BLESSINGS, Jennifer.
Babcock Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Thank you for your kind comment Jennifer. It was an honour for sure. love & hugs. phyl
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 14, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Congratulations on your POTD! Beautiful poem with stunningly descriptive imagery! BW ~ Mala
Babcock Avatar
January 15, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Thank you for your comment Mala. Much appreciated. love phyl
Rogers Blk Panther Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Hey Phyllis just read UNTRAVELED TRAILS. "Among This thick foliage delicate blue Flowers bloom." Perfect Imagery. Congratulations on Your POTW. Enjoy! VB Rogers blk panther
Babcock Avatar
January 15, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Thanks for your comment Val. love phyl
Andresen Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 11:40 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.w., with this particularly beautiful poem dear Phyllis :) - hugs
Babcock Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Thanks Anne-lise for your comment and your kind words. Another one of those days here today. love phyl
Meadows Avatar
January 10, 2023 at 12:02 AM
A good poem. Congratulations on your POTW.
Babcock Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 1:06 PM
Thanks Jeanette for your comment on my poem. Much appreciated. love phyl
La France Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Phyllis, lovely poem and congratulations on the POEM OF THE WEEK honor, Constance
Babcock Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 1:05 PM
Thanks Constance for your comment. The picture I seen was on face book and it inspired me to write on a moody day. love phyl
Rogers Blk Panther Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 6:25 AM
Nicely done ON A MOODY SUMMER DAY. Congratulations on your POTW
Babcock Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Thanks for your comment and yes it was done on a moody day. lol love phyl
Calasibetta Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 5:05 AM
Congratulations on you POTW! Your imagery stunning! Paulette
Babcock Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 1:02 PM
Thanks for your comment Paulette. Much appreciated. love phyl
Nicole Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 7:21 PM
"Many dangers unfold." I completely agree. As I was reading your words, simply embracing the beauty, the deeper meaning within truly caught my attention. You're right, we must watch out for hidden traps. Congratulations Phyllis, on Poem of the Week. My best to you, in the New Year. Hugs, Brandy
Babcock Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 1:01 PM
Thank you Brandy for your comment on my poem. Also wishing you the best in the new year. Beauty and danger can both be in one place. love phyl
Kitchin Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Phyllis, beautiful imagery, congratulations on POTW!
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:36 AM
Thank you Tania for your comment on my poem. love phyl
Goldsmith Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. Your "Untraveled Trails" is a wonderful write. Have a blessed day/week..................
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Thank you Paula for your comment on my poem. Have a blessed week. love phyl
Lawless Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 5:05 AM
reads like a metaphoric dissertation on the political and social chaos that abounds in the "swamp". Nicely written phyllis, hope I didn't read too much into its natural beauty.
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Thanks John for your comment and yes it can be thought of both ways. We sometimes do not see what that swamp is hiding from us. love phyl
Cunningham Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 3:39 AM
Love the imagery in your verse Phyllis, congratulations on the honour of POTW. Tom
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Thank you Tom for your kind words. The beauty and the dangers in a place of beauty really struck my imagination. love phyl
M  Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:39 AM
Enjoyed this poem Phyllis…nothing like a storm brewing l love it! Well described…..Debx
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:21 AM
Thanks Deb this poem came from a posted picture. love phyl
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January 2, 2023 at 5:57 PM
Love it, you have an amazing gift in the beauty of poetry and storytelling, love ya
Babcock Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Thanks Stephan for your comment. It was a picture that inspired this write. Sometimes in beauty we do not see the dangers underneath. love phyl
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