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Optimist, WE Salute YOU

 

 

The emerald beauty of Washington State,                                                   Mt.St.Helens

Is undeniable and true.

Ancient forests and pristine lakes flow

through and through.

 

Residents of Eagle, Bear, and Spawning Salmon

typlify the mankind that reside within her hearth.

Noble evergreens, fir strength, natures willow

and graceful birch.

 

To live amid such beauty is truly an inspiring gift.

It is with honor and respect we tend our mother earth.

Dwelling in this land is dams of realists,

and barking seals of pessimists.

 

Standing strong in the glaring mist,

 is the Mt. St. Helens Optimist. 

Impossible to ignore, a silent thunder dome

rebuilds without permission or excuse.

 

Confronting us with attitude,

and hopeful point’s of view.

Are the storms of life we face,

more important then learning,

how to dance in it's midst.
 

Joyfully celebrating,

the tap dance

of showered lessons,

learnt.

Dance you beautiful... Optimist...dance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              

 

Author notes

Contest prompt: Happiness amidst the storms.
and dang if we are not getting more then our share of
rain,rain,rain, cold and glooomy rain.

So thankyou for this contest, it really led me to some
powerful imagery and thoughts about choosing whether to
dance in it or allow it to gloom and consume.

way to prompt us!

pictures: talented artistry of glittergraphics.com
and paid membership to dreamstime.com

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  • Alyzeh
    September 25, 2008

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    Again Ears you did a great job! I've been to Washington. It's gorgeous and your poetry reminds me of what I saw when I was there. An amazing piece, like every other I've read so far! Cheers!


  • georgie
    September 14, 2008

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    wow!!! a stunning piece... an ty so much fer comparing me to st helens... feels like such a compliment after reading this piece loved it
    huge hugs,
    georgie,
    xxx


  • Sagerider
    July 10, 2008

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    I have to love this one

    Greeting from another Washingtonian. Great write but I didn't see much in there about The Great Inland Empire. It is beautiful too. I loved it.


  • echo-ink
    July 10, 2008
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    This was wonderful, I like the imagery of how one can either be excited by, or become forlorn by

    natures fury happening all around us. this was a lovely
    poem, good luck in the contest.


  • Peachy
    June 9, 2008
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    A nature piece with an incredibly funny last line....
    Good Luck!


  • quantumsurveyor
    June 8, 2008

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    A "Nature" poem that pulls away from the usual nice words to make us think deeply. The coldness of the mountain gave me a shiver but I can feel your joy in it. Nicely written. However (here I go again) we need to look at the apostrophes lurking in those incorrect places and, therefore, disturbing your actual meaning.....It’s residents of Eagle, should read: Its residents of Eagle, otherwise you are writing It is residents of Eagle.
    Noble evergreen’s, Fir strength, nature’s willow...evergreens doesn't take the apostrophe but you have it correct in nature's willow. Finally - I just love your "barking seals of pessimists.


  • stavykm gold member
    June 6, 2008

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    Just Beautiful

    Oh I really liked this poem. You did a beautiful job with the imagery. I felt like I was there at Mt. St. Helens myself. It felt wonderful.

    Dance you beautiful Optimist Dance!!

    This is just brilliant here. You are so full or encouragement for those whom are suffering through the storms of life in reality as well as in the weather. Thank you Kathleen for sharing with me for I so enjoyed this poem.
    Much Love Always
    Kelle Marie


  • a.changed-soul.
    June 6, 2008

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    Awesome!

    Wonderful imagery, and words that describe Mt. St. Helens! Great Job, Wonderful Luck in the contest! (Like you'll need it, pfff! )

    Love
    Nikki


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    June 6, 2008

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    Great imagery here. Your words flow like a river, cascading down, image upon image within my mind. Wonderful pictures of the Volcano, Mt St. Helens here. Nature at her most majestic.

    With
    Dark
    Love
    Wayne Leon
    x


  • moluv10
    June 6, 2008

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    The Mt. St. Helens optimist stands strong in the midst of the pessimists! I love your imagery here sis. sorry it's so rainy at your home. we could use some of that rain over here. it has been over 90 degrees mor than week with no rain at all. anyway, excellent write my dear and good luck in the contest.


  • Thoughts-of-Soloman
    June 6, 2008

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    Beautiful image of Mt. St, Helens, yes please I want to go there.
    Beautiful poem to go with it and makes me want to go there even more!

    Yes 'dance' ... Wherever you may be... dance!



    Sol



  • cricketjeff gold member
    June 6, 2008
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    I adore the mountains and this evokes them superbly.

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