Gorge Journey

A trip through the Columbia River Gorge to the Washington state Stonehenge replica.

Roads stretching on through the fire leaves among wild lush trees
caught in the soothing caress of a cool Autumn breeze
past the grand ivory beauty of majestic Mount Hood
on through the rolling hills of the Gorge specked with vibrant wood
we pause in the sweeping beauty of a park shrouded in majestic views
good eats next to the mirror spun river as the spirit of light hearts brew
onto the valley path of cars and across the grand crystal river
ascending the towering hills, azure sky stretching on forever
the mirror image of Stonehenge looms, not one crumbling vacant stone
wandering the towering columns dedicated to heroes lifted home
in the distance descending rolling cliffs end in a majestic river cut through
roll on Columbia, let freeze the sweet breeze of wild beauty God drew
a journey when our spirits craved the soothing caress of the breeze of the road
wandering through nature's eternal majesty, her sweet echo to never erode

Reviews

[Tina Kline]

A very well written story of a journey that you took. You describe it so very well it brings the whole episode to life for the reader. You've created a very wonderful and romantic tale of nature with this as well. You did an outstanding job on this poem about a true life adventure!!!!

[Eric Cox]

Thank you!!! :)

[Circe]

the imagery paints a picturesque landscape... so much beauty in the natural world, a wonder to behold.. we feel at peace with the vibrant wood and crystal rivers....

[Eric Cox]

Thank you :)

[Coyote Song]

Wow, impressive poem. This sounds like a wonderful trip with lovely scenery to view. You describe this in such a matter as to make your readers wish they could have been on this trip or at least one similar.

[Eric Cox]

Thank you!

[Coyote Song]

You are welcome Eric!

[An owl on the moon]

A most wondrous world comes to life here... The journey is so beautifully voiced as you take us through... Have been once to the Columbia River Gorge... It is stunning... as are your words.

[Star Wolf]

Nicely done. You words create a fun and spelling binding place and event. Real awesome work!

[Eric Cox]

Thanks!!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for the photo and the story. I wish I knew of these kind of places. I roamed the California to Washington State coastline many time when I was station at Fort Ord. The good description allowed me to go to a wonderful place. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem and photo.
Coyote

[Eric Cox]

Thank you! Your comments are appreciated.

[Wolf's Dark Song]

An outstanding poem describing true to life events. Your words brought this event to life for your readers so they could enjoy it too. A truly wonderful and enjoyable poem!

[Eric Cox]

Thank you!!!! :)

[Wolf's Dark Song]

:)

[Black Cat Fever]

You did a great job on this, very spellbinding. I'd like to have been on this trip!

[Eric Cox]

Thanks!

[Leslie Philibert]

I`ve read a number of Erich`s poems, thay convince with quality, he follows the tradition of writing nature poetry, and does it excellently, he has the poet`s talent for observation and description - great job.

[Eric Cox]

Thank you!