Keeping Watch


Ancient spirits
buried in the sky
watch for seekers
brave enough to
ride the dragon’s tail
to search for wisdom.


Pine trees sough
through the mist,
“The days keep
growing longer.”

©Susie Clevenger 2014

Hannah at Real Toads took us to the beautiful Tianzi Mountains in China for inspiration for our poetry. Transforming Friday With Nature's Wonders

Comments

Jim said…
Susie, I'm glad you showed the picture of the road up the mountain. I hadn't seen this good a one but when I saw it in the YouTube video I knew it was for me.

I would ride my motorcycle or a sports car up that 'dragon trail' but probably not to seek wisdom but to hide from it.

The last four lines remind me, as always does the rushing sounds made by the wind in the trees after as hard rain. Those remind me every time of the experience my ex and I and the twins had with our camping tent after a hard rain.
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July 26, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Kerry O'Connor said…
Ancient spirits
buried in the sky...

That is perfect, Susie. Both poems are exquisite responses to the mystery of these mountains.
July 26, 2014 at 12:28 PM
DeniseinVA said…
Beautiful words Suzie and I love Hannah's pick on the photo. Looks like an amazing place. Have a great weekend :)
July 26, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Grace said…
Beautiful words Susie ~
July 26, 2014 at 1:13 PM
Vandana Sharma said…
nature's various gifts!
July 26, 2014 at 1:48 PM
Helen said…
... I would ride the dragon's tail. Beautiful poetry created with a minimum of well chosen thoughts and words.
July 26, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
I so love the idea of ancient spirits buried in the sky, watching for seekers!!!!!
July 26, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Hannah said…
I love the visual of the dragon in your opening stanza paired with that image, Susie!! Excellent and thank you for joining!
July 26, 2014 at 9:39 PM
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July 27, 2014 at 1:17 AM
ed pilolla said…
i love how the dragon's tail is so dangerous and seems like a place for a warrior to learn something but it is wisdom according to you that one learns by hanging on for dear life. and i love buried in the sky of course.
July 29, 2014 at 12:29 AM
Ph_ said…
"the days keep growing longer"
Beautiful.
August 2, 2014 at 6:22 AM
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