Friday, May 31, 2013

Things look better in a distance.


Gilded edges have flaws
Gold dust thin and worn 
But a mountain view
Winding rivers and scattered towns
Edges of creation
Against the forest floor
Fog and dust
Dreams drift 
Perfection’s lore.
Alaska highway in Denali National Forest

10 comments:

  1. This is wonderful Ann! I love the line about edges of creation against the forest floor! Well done!

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  2. Beautiful and true. I love the sense of space you convey. Wonderfully done!

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  3. Nature does have a nice perfection to it!

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  4. The contrasts between man-made and nature make for perfect writing.

    Thank you for linking up!

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  5. Wonderful picture and words. can't agree more

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  6. Beautiful photo and words...sounds like the perfect place to be!

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  7. Beautiful photo and accompanying words; lovely poem!

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  8. Beautiful - and perfect for the photo, too!

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