Thursday, February 23, 2012

New Hampshire Scenes: IN THE PRESENCE OF A MOUNTAIN


IN THE PRESENCE OF A MOUNTAIN

A mountain commands space 
and demands looking. 
in any weather
but cover it with snow
and it gains a presence
that seems to go 
beyond its size.
Mount Washington 
is such a mountain.






Those of us who live close 
look for the first snow
which always melts
but there are more
snows 
and finally

a jewel

There are complaints
that   Mount Washington
is often 
cloud covered
which it is


But that too is a characteristic of a large mountain (or a large body of water!)
Their presence can command the clouds! 

In the presence of a mountain   (Pastel sketch)
Imagine living
in the presence of such a mountain,
close of far,
To feel its power
To experience its changes
daily...

If you can't live near a mountain,
just visiting will do! 

Visit barbaramcevoyartist.com for paintings of Mount Washington.
("In the presence" is available in "Barbara's Bargain Bin)