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Lonely Mountain

Shadow of the Superstition

By Gunnar AndersonPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Top Story - December 2023
Lonely Mountain
Photo by Justin Wolff on Unsplash

Sitting alone in my disposition

Surrounded by rolling dirt

In the shadow of the Superstition

I’m drenched in my stagnant perspiration

Sweating for all that it’s worth

While I give her a standing ovation

Shadows move out of their obligation

Of the Sun’s billowing skirt

While he burns bright in his grand elation

A coyote howls in its captivation

As a snake rattles its mirth

Dancing around in their demonstration

A sharp cactus strikes with great conviction

At a leg that’s bare and hurt

Standing tall in its gratification

I walk in the valley of misconception

A summer sun burns the Earth

My mind swims with this premonition

That shrouds in shadows the Superstition

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About the Creator

Gunnar Anderson

Author of The Diary of Sarah Jane and The Diary of Sarah Jane: Between the Lines. Has a bachelor's degree in English from Arizona State University and currently resides in Phoenix with his wife and daughter who inspire him daily.

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  • Kristen Balyeat2 years ago

    Love! Beautiful imagery! 💫

  • Manisha Dhalani2 years ago

    Loving the rhyming words used in this. Well done!

  • Talia Devora2 years ago

    Beautifully penned!

  • Tressa Rose2 years ago

    Wow beautifully done! New subscriber!

  • JBaz2 years ago

    I cannot critique as iI am no poet. But I will say I loved the flow and words used to express yourself. Congratulations

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