My husband and I went on our first motorcycle ride of the year. It was a beautiful day as the river roared with the melting snow, and all the new life surrounding us. Here’s the first poem I wrote that day as we rode through this beauty.
FIRST RIDE OF SPRING
Roaring through the lush emerald landscape
The granite walls are sprouting orange and violet
In their fleeting moment before summer.
The river’s blue whitens and crashes over rocks
Its thunder harmonizes with the engine’s rumble.
The blue skies bathe this scene in connection while….
Butterflies search
Birds build
Bees collect
And winds caress
Following this flamboyant flow of spring…
From the back of the Harley.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, including mom’s of furry babies! I’ll be taking the usual family hike and/or ride to magical places unknown.
Embrace your inner child by reading a good book. D.L. Finn
Terrific, Denise.
Thanks. John!
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Oh, I could feel the wind on my cheeks! Very effective writing. 🙂
Thank you Gwen:) I’m glad you could come along!
The area where you live just enthralls me. I wish I had that type of scenery and nature within reach.
Beautiful poem, Denise, and lovely share.
Wishing you a happy Mother’s Day!
I’m very lucky to live amongst all the beauty. Went out today and took a ride to part of a kake I’ve never seen. Thank you, Mae:) Wishing you the same!
Nice! Nothing like being out among nature.
Thank you. Joan! Yes, nature is where I find the most peace.
Your first ride of spring is so refreshing Denise. Thanks for taking us along. Happy Mother’s Day. 🙂
Thank you, Balroop. It’s so nice to feel the sun and see the colors after winter. Happy you joined me!
What an awesome new poem, Denise! For a moment, I was right there on the back of the Harley absorbing all the sights! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
Thank you, Jan:) That first time after winter is such a special moment as spring blankets us. Glad you could join the ride! Hope you had a special day.
Beautiful imagery and photo.
Thank you Mark:)
A beautiful and inspiring tribute to spring. Well done, Denise.
Thanks, Karen. It was easy to be inspired by the beauty.
Denise! That was flat out fabulous. I admit I’m no good with poetry. But this was so vivid, so in the moment and engaging. I truly enjoyed it. Hugs on the wing.
Thanks, Teagan:) Its hard not to be inspired to write this surrounded by such beauty. Glad you could ride along!
Oh my, Denise, you transport us with your beautiful poems. Thank you for such an exquisite, tranquil journey. Bravo, my friend! XO
Thank you, Natalie! I’m glad the words can transport you along. xo
This poem is really lovely, Denise.
Thanks, Robbie:)
Lovely. Autumn here, but I can do Spring. Nice poem.
Thank you, Frank! I’m a big fan of fall, too.
I’ll match you, perhaps. Season for season!
I’ll take it 🙂
Wonderful, Denise! <3
Thanks, Bette:)
Beautiful picture, Denise! And love the poem–you’ve captured spring in words, I think. And all from the back of a Harley 😀
Thanks, Julie. It was such a beautiful day it was hard not to get a good picture:) Glad the poem spoke spring to you!
Beautiful, Denise.
Thanks, Rob!