her fantasy fulfilled
she guides him by pack-horse
up the craggy mountain trail
restrained by his inexperience
their destination above
her beloved secret valley
river far below, a faded blue memory
spying snow-coned peaks beyond
she fights the urge, for his sake,
to gee her horse the last few feet
almost there, past the jagged rocks
gap's a beckoning finger now
welcoming her home
so many years of separation
the valley bursts upon them
a composite of wondrous sights
compelling her to bring him
quickly through to hallowed ground
how many times she had returned
alone
she turns to him, a stranger here
only he deserves her secret place
watching his face
seeing elation and her radiance
mirrored simultaneously in his eyes
an expanse of horizon
mountain, aspen, florid fields, and water
nature's precious jewels adorn the vista
dressed with utmost care
to steal the unsuspecting heart
she leads him into the meadow
overlooking the turquoise cirque
cool waters in which she bathed
naked and contented
when last she'd journeyed here
meadow flowers cloak
the blanket she spreads for him
her fantasy fulfilled
his body framed against the sky
-limitless as their love- and
boundless beauty in this valley
Author notes
Option III: It was very important to her that I see this remote valley cut into the side of the mountain by glacial action. I'll never forget how she read my eyes to take in my wonder at her discovery.
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Holy cow!!! I LOVE this poem and I need more please
U TRULY HAVE A WAY WITH WORDS.Thanks for entering!!!
~~GRACE~~
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You told me a nice story about a boy and a girl, And I enjoy the sereneness of the write. Good job.
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I do not think I would take a man to my water fall. she is very trusting=) pretty poem
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Now that's amzing. Wonderfully heartfelt and terrific.
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masterful imagery throughout this piece! You paint a beautiful picture with your words. As someone who loves the mountains, and has spent a lifetime riding horses through them, I can easily put myself into this poem, and ride the trail and see the sights. A beautiful work of art. Very well done.
Rory
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aaarrrggghhhh this is truely beautifully romantic, like stealing someones special inner thoughts and moments. Another wonderful write my friend!
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The blend of love and nature written so beautifully. Reading this felt like I was there. Really well done.
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This is Great! Beautiful imagery! Definitely took me too a different place. Great job!
Thanks for entering!
God Bless
Butterfly
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