I
Sounds like a woman screaming.
Then I snap back from my twilight reverie,
Coyote is on the move, or calling the brood
in for the night; there must be a den of them
across the vast fields and rushing stream,
seeking safety in the forest about the same time
every evening now. I realize this, being my
sixth eventide on the mountain.
II
The elk are stalking me, noticing traces
of my passage along their own pathways
through these fourteen acres;
I have likewise lowered strands of barbed
wire used to top acres of fence line
where I notice tufts of blonde fur, revealing
fence-vaulting preferences; having no
serious tools with me on this visit, my gloved
wire wrapping will have to do until we are able
to make more permanent adjustments
to allow them passage, once again;
Someone once sought to keep them out,
but elk have roamed these mountains
for as long as time; I say let them pass;
one day we shall meet, Elk and I,
and I will know more about this majestic
creature than ever before.
Bela, your poem and pictures are beautiful. As to Elk I often meet them when I go to visit in Sweden.
Majestic animals.
Miriam
So cool, Miriam! My husband is a full blooded Finn and has seen both elk as well as reindeer. Are you from Sweden, then?
Hope you are well on the mend! 🙏
Yes, I am Swedish although I lived longer in England. I have a holiday place in the woods in Sweden
and there is where we meet Elks and Deers . Reindeers are further North.
Miriam
Wonderful!
Elk champion❣️Embrace it all. So much to fathom, digest and understand on each glorious day. 😊
Wonderfully stated, Val! Indeed! Blessings. 🙏❤️
We had a small herd of elk come through our property this spring. They are majestic! A beautiful poem, Bela😊
Thanks, Sue! Yes, they are amazing! We should be seeing them again soon. 🙏
You are doing well by your land. The photos are majestic. (K)
Thanks, Kerfe. I dearly hope so. 🙏
Fine neighbors! <3
They are! 🤗
Awesome photos Bela. As I look at them, I find myself being drawn into an ethereal world.
Blessings
Shakti
Glad you can derive a moment of ethereal bliss from my photos, Shakti! 😉 Thanks, and blessings back to you!
Lovely poem and stunning pictures 😍
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed. 🙏🏽
Such a beautiful poem, and the first two photos with the golden light are superb. Thanks for sharing these with us.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. 😎🤗
Simply fabulous!
Thank you, Paul! 🙏