THOSE BLUE MOUNTAINS
Journey Into A Beautiful Place
So high and blue
I had no one clue
of what awaited me
until I knew.
A valley full of hope
amongst those mountains where you'd love to elope
and hide there for a while
for as long as you can cope.
Melodies from tree crickets
would make you tear your tickets
as they welcome you to stay
while you send your packages back with dockets.
Come away with me
to a place that you must see
the road is not for the faint hearted
but the destination will make you glee.
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Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)
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By Jenifer Nim3 days ago in Wander
Comments (2)
This recalls the beauty of being alone and surrounded by nature. Well done, Emos!
This was so wonderful! How have you been doing Kaya?