Appalachia Poem by Winston Edgar Hall

Appalachia



To see the old mountain range;
Not from a polaroid,
But for your own eyes
Tends to be worthwhile, surprisingly so.
So much for immensity of history
Or the grandeur of God's creation -
To focus even only on the Now,
Wherein time plays no prominence.
One must remark the soul
As many times as it may take
So as to absorb in the conscience
Such a scene, ever-changing,
Ever-grateful for a mere chance
At existence.

Ten days of constant scrutiny
Would be for naught, assuming
An individual were trying to
Bring about understanding - trying
To shed light on the inexplicably
Beautiful.
In comparison, that same individual
Might as well attempt to
Count to infinitude.
Therefore, show me any
Man who may claim they
Know what they see, because that
Man knows that which is all knowing.

Thursday, July 27, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: appalachia,mountain,mountains,nature,observation,reflection
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
As a young man, my father and I would venture through the Appalachian mountains. Whether it be whilst attending a boy scout function, becoming accustomed to nature and its many surprises, or camping in the wilderness beside a rushing stream in the middle of winter and snow. The great Blue Ridge always has magic, and ancient knowledge to pass on to every generation. Appalachia was written in a very reflective state, sitting on an outcropping of rocks around mid-day, alone, watching the sun paint the range in its ancient way. Thinking back on all the times I have experienced, and where I would ultimately end up. Nature, it seems, plays a vital role in the lives of every person; submersing oneself in nature reigns supreme in teaching Humans the Ancient Knowledge of life.
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