Sierra Mountains

(1937-2017) F.) 

Sierra Mountains (tanka)



the dreamer
never dreaming
to live a dream
leaving everyone else
behind in the future

long meadow
is too short to hold
the emptiness
of leaving a family
longing for their faces

high in the mountains
suspended over the valley
even spirits
smoothing the paths
toe to heel, toe to heel

ocean breezes
a coolness blowing inland
my message
meets hers mid-air
the tie that binds

© Jane Reichhold (taken from: She Alone)

winding road
crawling higher
into the forest
reaching above the treetops
to touch the clouds

©  petra domina

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  1. JaniceJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:11 PM

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  2. TournesolJanuary 26, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Ah gee, Janice...that is superbe...just lovely. Gave me a lift just reading it and trust me, it's been a tough day. hugs x

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    1. JaniceJanuary 26, 2017 at 9:09 PM

      Just reading Jane's work is always a lift and inspiration. Hope tomorrow goes better!

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  3. JaniceJanuary 26, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you, Dolores.

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