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| Jordan Pond - Acadia National Park |
Walking the waters of the Jordan
visiting another place and time
balancing the narrow plank of duality
a drifting dream, shifting reality
scaling the boulders blocking my path
avoiding the river of nature's aftermath
seeking the secrets of the master teacher
in the philosophy of love, I am a believer
reaching a sandy beach, resting weary feet
contemplating where sky and water meet
on a hot day, might a dunk, offer redemption
can the tears of Jordan, change my perception
the journey is not yet complete, a sonnet of love
whispering verses from the mountains above
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| Jordan Pond - Acadia National Park |
Author's Note: Recently I took the three
mile trek around Jordan Pond. Walking
planks, scaling rocks to find myself on
a small beach of reflection.
Today, I woke up with nature whispering in my ear.
Thank you for visiting
Sadly, today the Jordan River in many
areas is just a trickle of what it used to be.
Jordan Pond was a walk of reflection.
linking with earthweal
This poem is a true beauty! What a lovely walk of reflection that must have been. I especially love "In the philosophy of love, I am a believer."
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend.
DeleteVery beautiful. Although I would call that a lake not a pond. Although there is a Jordan Lake already in this area.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem more like a lake than a pond.
DeleteThis has the feel of walking a labyrinth. Very meditative. (Kerfe)
ReplyDelete"Waters of Jordan" summon all the old baptisms, our need for it - and Jordan lake delivers to those who travel all the way.
ReplyDeleteYou thread your steps to an idyllic place and state of mind.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful place! The poem is lovely, too!
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ReplyDeleteI love these reflective walks, and the word-music they gift to us. I love the soothing tones of your final couplet.
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