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Originally a workshop challenge.
Long trains of wagons moving west Down from the high snowy peaks Families each on their own quest Stress of weeks staining their cheeks Sol blazing over the arid scrubland Dust splashing at each movement Bones and wagons across the sand Creaking westward to resettlement A hazy purple and orange skyline Reflecting in hopeful eyes of all Longing for that tall Oregon pine That makes a man feel so small For now jackrabbits and snakes Only watch these migrant trains Leaving behind only dusty wakes Hoping the gains are worth the pains My ancestors traversed that trail They survived their westerly quest And now I pen this their happy tale Long trains of wagons moving west

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Reviewed by alejapoet@aol.com Bennett

Reviewed on June 19, 2006

VERY NICE GOOD WORD FLOW

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on May 30, 2006

The strength of the human spirit is a marvel and those who traveled the Oregon Trail were a strong and different breed of pioneer. I haven't thought about any of that for years, since it was taught to me in school. Strong, vivid images make this poem come to life and step off of the page.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 10, 2006

Great offering!

The imagery is good!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 9, 2006

To think it all happened in a short summer. You either got there or died trying. Or, you holed up for the winter and your team didn't make it.

Ron

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