By Train through the Rockies
By Ruth Rin

 

Train through mountains snakes

As small inclines it takes.

Every turn on the tracks displays

Layers of views that relay

Magnificent peaks and lakes.   

 

Tunnels we exit and enter,

Tracks to accommodate the better,

Short breaks of darkness

Contrast with the brightness

Of snows on mountains that glitter.

 

Now and then there are "uplifts"

Formed eras ago by plates.

On the Continental Divide

Train is making good stride,

Quick photos! To capture these gifts.

 

Cameras clicking away

Catching the sun´s warm ray.

Cameras cannot compete

With what the eye sees, replete

With splendor that is hard to convey.

 

Would that the soul could contain

The calm that is here to be gained

From these breathtaking views,

Perhaps there are clues

For inspiration to be retained.

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By Ruth Rin, 2012

 

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