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MOUNTAIN'S MAJESTY.

Peaks of Serenity.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published 2 years ago 4 min read
 MOUNTAIN'S MAJESTY.
Photo by Rohit Tandon on Unsplash


The mountains rise, a silent choir,
their peaks touching the heavens,
their bases rooted in the earth.
They stand as ancient sentinels,
witnesses to time’s passage,
guardians of secrets,
keepers of dreams.

In their shadows, I find solace,
a place where time stands still,
where the hustle of the world fades away,
replaced by the whisper of the wind,
the call of the eagle,
the rustle of leaves in a gentle breeze.
Here, among the peaks and valleys,
serenity reigns,
a peace that permeates the soul.

The morning light paints the mountains,
a canvas of gold and pink,
the sun’s rays kissing the snow-capped peaks,
casting long shadows across the land.
Each ridge and crevice,
each rock and tree,
bathed in the soft glow of dawn,
a moment of stillness,
a breath held in awe.

The valleys below are cradles of life,
rivers winding like silver ribbons,
forests dense and mysterious,
meadows blooming with wildflowers,
each petal a burst of color,
each fragrance a note in nature’s symphony.
Deer move silently through the underbrush,
bears lumber in search of berries,
the harmony of predator and prey,
a dance as old as time.

I climb the mountain paths,
each step a journey,
each breath a testament to endurance.
The air grows thinner,
the world below shrinking,
a patchwork quilt of fields and forests,
towns and roads,
distant and insignificant.
The summit beckons,
a promise of perspective,
a vantage point to see the world anew.

At the peak, the world spreads before me,
a panorama of grandeur,
a tapestry of earth and sky.
The clouds drift lazily,
casting shadows that dance on the slopes,
a play of light and dark,
of fleeting moments and eternal truths.
Here, above the world,
I am both infinitesimal and infinite,
a part of the mountain’s majesty,
a thread in the fabric of the cosmos.

The mountains have their moods,
their days of sun and storm,
their nights of calm and fury.
The wind can howl like a banshee,
whipping through the passes,
tearing at the trees,
a force of nature, untamed and wild.
Or it can whisper like a lover,
a gentle caress,
a lullaby that soothes and reassures.

The storms are fierce and sudden,
clouds gathering like an army,
thunder rumbling in the distance,
lightning splitting the sky,
a display of power, raw and unbridled.
Rain pelts the earth,
transforming trails into rivers,
rocks into slick challenges.
Yet, even in the storm,
there is beauty,
a wild, untamed splendor,
a reminder of nature’s power and grace.

The mountains are a refuge,
a sanctuary for the soul,
a place where one can find clarity,
where the noise of the world is silenced,
replaced by the symphony of nature,
the music of the earth.
Here, I can think,
I can breathe,
I can be.

The animals know the mountain’s rhythms,
the cycle of seasons,
the flow of life.
The marmots whistle their warnings,
the mountain goats traverse the cliffs,
agile and sure-footed,
masters of their domain.
The eagles soar on thermals,
eyes sharp, scanning for prey,
their freedom a testament to the skies.

In winter, the mountains don a cloak of white,
snow draping the peaks and valleys,
a blanket of purity,
a silence that is profound.
The world is transformed,
a wonderland of frost and ice,
each snowflake a miracle,
each drift a sculpture.
The air is crisp, biting,
each breath a cloud,
each step a crunch.

Skiers carve their paths,
snowboarders dance on the slopes,
their movements a ballet of speed and skill,
their joy a celebration of winter’s embrace.
The lakes freeze over,
mirrors of the sky,
reflecting the stars,
a canvas of infinity,
a glimpse into the cosmos.

The mountains teach patience,
their slopes a lesson in endurance,
their peaks a goal to strive for.
They remind me of my place,
of the smallness of my existence,
of the vastness of the world.
Yet, in their majesty,
I find inspiration,
a call to rise above,
to reach for the heights,
to embrace the challenges.

The mountain streams sing their own song,
a melody of life,
water rushing over rocks,
splashing into pools,
a constant movement,
a journey from summit to sea.
They carve their way through the land,
shaping the valleys,
nurturing the forests,
a lifeline for the creatures that dwell within.

The trees stand tall and proud,
pines and firs, aspens and oaks,
each one a testament to resilience,
to growth and strength.
Their roots dig deep,
anchoring them to the soil,
their branches reach for the sky,
a bridge between earth and heaven.
In their shade, I find respite,
a place to rest,
to reflect,
to dream.

As night falls, the mountains take on a different hue,
a silhouette against the twilight,
a darkened form, still and silent.
The stars emerge, one by one,
a tapestry of light,
a guide for those who wander,
a reminder of the universe’s vastness.
The moon casts its glow,
silvering the peaks,
a beacon in the darkness,
a companion in the night.

I sit by the campfire,
its flames dancing in the night,
its warmth a comfort against the chill.
The wood crackles and pops,
sparks rise into the air,
a fleeting dance of light.
The stories of the day are shared,
memories made,
connections forged.
In this moment, I am part of a community,
bound by the mountain’s embrace,
united by the shared experience,
the journey of ascent and descent.

The mountain’s majesty is eternal,
its peaks a symbol of serenity,
its slopes a testament to endurance.
It stands as a reminder
of the power and beauty of nature,
of the strength and resilience within us all.
In its presence, I find clarity,
a sense of peace,
a connection to the world,
to the earth and sky,
to the rhythms of life.

The mountains rise, a silent choir,
their peaks touching the heavens,
their bases rooted in the earth.
They stand as ancient sentinels,
witnesses to time’s passage,
guardians of secrets,
keepers of dreams.
And in their majesty,
I find my own,
a serenity that flows within,
a peace that endures,
a connection to the eternal,
a part of the mountain’s song.

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