Mountains

 "APP-UH-LATCH-A"

The mountains are a part 

    of everyday life here - 

A living presence - 

    family.

Their outline is as familiar

    as breath

Their steadfastness is as sure

    as death.

A flat horizon would have

    no meaning - 

No streams and rills 

    or rolling hills,

No staggering precipices

    of colorful autumn trees.

Life would be silent without these ~

    winds from the peaks,

    rippling creeks,

Or each distinctive call

    of bird or beast.

The mountains give strength

    with massive length

And the wisdom

    of creation.

Art by Kendra