a cold front over
night over
cast skies
ushers in
much needed
rain caught breath
Swallow Hollow Road
the Appalachians
followed
where I found
Mother Natures
siren song irresistible
/
tough Winter months
out of season
tempered;
farmers
make hay
while the sun shines
drought stricken pastures
threaten exposed
beams
general
stores fall victim
to the March of time
the old farmhouse stands
abandoned; creaks
decay
E-tsi
E-ho-li re-claims
back-broken ground
/
young people leave
the older folks
behind
inside
green towers
concrete pockets – split
/
driving down the back roads
his breath is taken
away;
toughness
and determination
of early settler caravans
rugged mountain terrain
today, sky city
frontier’s
new calls
of the wild wind
temporarily finding view
voices echo through the trees
whispering memories
lingering in the past
© Copyright 2010 Jodine Derena Butler. All Rights Reserved
Inspired by the article The March of Time by Chip ‘Rocketman’ Allen
Poetry Out West 
That’s really good, Jodine. Again I like the layout which shows off the words to their best effect.
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The combination of pic and words works so well together …. you’ve both done a great job here …. I’m almost in tears for those “whispering memories ….” … a definite lump in my throat ….. Thanks ..
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Hiya J. I had to rush over to Chip’s blog before reading your poem. You have done his words proud.
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Thanks Pen. It was actually surprisingly difficult. Not the same process as my own one with my own words. It was a good experiment and I am pleased… I have already edited it though! Lol. It will get edited again before I am truly satisfied. Jx
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Well 90% of this poem are your own words Chip. I told you they just needed tweaking. I’m so glad you like it. Unfortunately I have a tendency to edit when the post is published on here…so hold off posting it in its written form on your website for just a little bit. Jx
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What can I say? i love what you’ve done with it, Jodie. Thank you again!
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like this one nice pic to remmind of my uncle he worte poems about history and family keep up good work your friend travis
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