in the shadow of a mountain

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in the shadow of a mountain

in the shadow of a mountain
in a brilliant patch of green
where the sky touches the ground
and the world is at peace


in the shadow of a mountain
where the air is easy to breathe
near a path of graveled rocks
the landscape is serene


in the shadow of a mountain
where the birds always sing
time moves a little slower
and  forever can be seen

in the shadow of a mountain
is where he rests in peace
flags wave with pride
in a gentle blowing breeze


in the shadow of a mountain
in the mesa view cemetery
his name is carved in granite
for all eternity

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paxtruth commented on in the shadow of a mountain

08-16-2010

I love your poetry! This one seems to be a heartfelt, gentle wish. I feel the peace, smell the fresh air, and see the mountain.

Dano

08/17/2010

thank you for commenting... this peice was written for my grandfather who is buried at the base of the mesa in delta colorado... the most beautiful place in i have ever seen...

stefy commented on in the shadow of a mountain

07-16-2010

I respect so much your choice of this theme. The poem is hearty,strong and emotional in your way.

Dano

07/17/2010

thank you very much stefy...your comments are greatly appriciated

ginga commented on in the shadow of a mountain

07-14-2010

Dano, A lovely memorial poem dedicated to those who serve. Commendable. ginga

Dano

07/17/2010

not only for one who served but it is also my grandfather... thanks for the comment

MindNumbing commented on in the shadow of a mountain

07-12-2010

Beautifully written and filled with love... time seems to stand still at the foot of the mesa, doesn't it. Wish we could go back. ♥

Dano

07/13/2010

thank you... emotionally hard to write but flowed easy when surrounded by inspiration...

mustascheman commented on in the shadow of a mountain

07-11-2010

Cool poem...I can relate to this for I do have some relatives that are resting in a cemetery that sits at the base of a mountain....great job!

Dano

07/13/2010

thanks for taking the time to read and comment

Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.

Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) U.S. poet.

Dano’s Poems (150)

Title Comments
Title Comments
from an angels view 19
searching the darkness 10
a letter from santa 14
thanksgiving (acrostic) 12
the depth of... 11
ive wished 7
absentee 12
this is... 13
a journey into the dark 7
the cold of november 14
your voice 12
the yin to the yang 14
twisted 9
autumn 14
i think it happened again 11
luna~tic 19
the darkness 13
a blinding eclipse 16
the universe... 18
the wind of sorrow 14
my sorrow weeps 16
where but the dark... 12
immortal kiss 47
in a darkened room 17
our mother 7
within these flames 12
nocturnal (acrostic) classic rock 7
behind wrought iron bars 25
what i write (part 2) 8
today 17
the world in grey 6
the reality of... 5
in the shadow of a mountain 6
nothing will ever be the same 10
of cemetary dreams (and nightmare scapes) 12
next to a bed... 18
but... 15
at a funeral 12
seventeen (acrostic) 11
the fortunate one(s) 7
what did i do... 24
ashes to dust 45
dancing in the moonlight 14
disempowering the pain 14
the butterfly 10
what i write 14
sorry (i killed the after glow) 11
the humidity rises (an erotic tale) 9
pieces of light 8
the sad pumpkin &... 9
my face 12
for a long time... 14
(an explination of) distractions 6
tell me... 6
the charelston cookie tin 9
silent self destruction 8
exposed 13
the means of the day (a true valentines poem) 2
a poem about nothing... 8
blood bleeds black 7
dissecting myself 3
i will be just fine 3
the stacking of bricks 3
the complexities of depression... 4
spirits & ghosts 3
**random chaos** 2
bloodlust 3
...somethings missing... 2
15 years... 3
beauty sleeps entombed (parts 1 & 2) 3
**untitled** 2
the overstuffed closet 3
the candy dish 2
anxiety speaks 2
**untitled** 2
myself and the light 6
the fog 2
fire and tears 3
cerebral meltdown 3
sometimes i wish... 1
drawing strength from a starr... 2
disappointmen
t...
1
**untitled** 1
the flower garden 3
nature... 1
reaching out 2
the dark and the light... 1
the insistent demon 2
sorry... 3
forgive me lover... (parts 1 & 2) 2
im so sorry... 3
**no title... just random thoughts** 1
to eternity... 2
winter wind whips... 1
tired 2
lucid dream 1
the rains came... 2
the mourning light 1
another jagged pill 1
i just cant... 1
entitlement?!
?!?
1
entitlement!!
!!
1
burning within 4
inside of me 1
projected pain 1
the night... the dakness & the truth? 1
panic 2
the mourning fog 1
when the fires burn 1
through the night 1
shadow casts 0
a mournful rain 1
i cant protect me 2
my comfort place 0
an echo shifts 1
the monster 2
welcome to my life 0
the past is alive... 1
... 1
standing on the edge 2
my smile... 1
anxiety 2
my reality 0
another view... 0
untitled... 0
jagged pill 2
in the dark 1
what to do 1
how can i... 1
life... 3
a crust of pain 1
keeping me weak... 2
my dark world 3
another night of wondering 2
in the attic 4
i hold most dear 2
the me inside of me 2
another day 1
dreamed in a dream 2
a year in the life (dealing with death) 1
i look... 1
where my secrets are kept 1
a mouthful of words 2
i will not fear (when my eyes are blind) 2
i am aware (i'm already dead) 7
standing in the silence of my own shadow... 3
a blinding dark 1
growing pain 3
the longest of nights 5
... 7