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Fog hovers. Birds sing.

July 21, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 9 Comments

Foggy Lake Morning

Fog hovers above the lake

and moves along the shore

like a live thing.

In the distance,

the docks are barely visible,

ghostly even.

The oak trees beyond my porch

sit motionless,

watching for the sun.

A cool morning in July

feels as rare as this spot

hidden in the Ozark Mountains.

The birds sing a thousand songs

as everyone sleeps.

 

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Musical Pairing:

Danny Wright – White Lyte

 

Filed Under: Arkansas, Nature & Seasons Tagged With: creative writing, Lake Norfork, Norfork Lake, Ozark Mountains, poetry, Summer

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Comments

  1. Colene says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Even your words are peaceful Talya! Perfect musical pairing.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 21, 2014 at 8:11 am

      Thank you Colene.

      Reply
  2. Barbara Tate says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:15 am

    You said it just right. So peaceful.

    Reply
  3. Barbara Tate says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Morning has broken……….on the lake……….

    Reply
  4. Dorothy Johnson says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Lovely and I agree, peaceful. I hope every day will begin with peace and move on to joy!

    Reply
  5. Martha Orlando says

    July 21, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Inspiring imagery and thoughts, Talya. The unexpectedness coolness in the midst of summer is always reason to rejoice. 🙂
    Blessings!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 22, 2014 at 7:02 am

      Thank you Martha. Yes, a real treat!

      Reply
  6. The Geezer says

    July 22, 2014 at 6:34 am

    What a nice thing to read first thing in the morning…

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 22, 2014 at 7:02 am

      🙂

      Reply

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