slow steady climb
up the rocky ridge
scouts used to clear this path
now it is rock strewn
overgrown
blocked by a fallen tree
up over the shattered pine
then down into the small
creek cut valley
drop my pack
by the door
little camp hatchet
snaps through dry wood
flint sparks fly
warmth spreads
across the cabin floor
in the corner
an old Fender acoustic sits
six rusty strings hang loose
soon it is fitted up
with a new heavy gauge set
low lonesome chords ring
up over the mountain top
a new song echoes
I can see that trail, and feel the warmth spreading through the cabin.........those lonesome chords ringing out are mighty fine.
ReplyDeleteWow! This has that self enlightenment through solitude vibe. Like chords ringing over the mountain top--does a new spiritual life begin? Makes me think of Lenny Breau's Cabin Fever
ReplyDeleteI can hear that hatchet snapping through the dry wood and hear those low, lonesome chords. You really have a wonderful gift in the way that you create atmosphere in a poem. I felt as I was right there with you.
ReplyDeleteI love the ambience where sound slowly makes its entry and we can hear.
ReplyDeleteLove the line - Snaps through dry wood - very creative - perhaps of other images - Well done
ReplyDeleteMountain music, none better.
ReplyDeleteI'm no hiker, nor yet musician, and yet you made me feel as if I was entering into these experiences with you.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to be there too.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scene you have painted in sounds Ollie! I love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful This could have been set in NZ
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful reward after the work of the climb!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful way to spend the day.
ReplyDeleteLovely clear imagery and rhythm to these words!
ReplyDeleteMay I just say you took me there ... I never want to leave. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLove the warmth spreading through the cabin. Your sounds are comforts.
ReplyDeleteMountains were made to sing new songs, they so inspire them!
ReplyDeleteOh that snap of wood and the strings that beckon and foreshadow the song... lovely, lovely, lovely
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