In the quiet
Of the morning
Stoically
Standing
Seeking no attention
Trees line its ridge
Bare, unmoving
No colors
To catch my eye
And yet, I stop
And stare
As it sleeps-
I imagine its base
Collecting warmth
From the sun’s rays
Storing the energy
Soon required for waking
Pushing flowers up
Thru the forest floor
Opening patient buds
On the trees
Crying out-
Spring is here!
But not today
Today, the mountain sleeps
And I watch
Grateful
For its presence
On recent visits to my parents, one-stop has become routine on my way out of town. A perfect spot for a photograph of Pinnacle Mountain. Each time shows a different aspect of the current season. And while I love the colors of Spring and Fall, the above Winter view was beautiful in its own right. It reminded me of our need for rest, renewal, and the approaching Spring.
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Your intertwining of your feelings and the presence nature is cativating Kelley ..
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Thank you, Ivor. 💛
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Beautiful imagery of a sleeping mountain. I love this mountain. Something else we have in common. Much love
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Love you ❤️
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Is Pinnacle Mountain a steptoe, or are there others around it?
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It’s all by itself. Rivers and lakes on either side. I grew up a few miles from there. Definitely not a mountain in comparison to others I’ve seen, but I love it.
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I did some reading up on it. Very cool. Apparently classified as a “summit” since technically a “mountain” is 1000’ above the surrounding land (its under 800’ above the surrounding land). Thank you for sharing about this very interesting, very cool bit of land!
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You’re welcome! I didn’t know that-thanks!
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