THERE ARE SOME POWERFUL, MARVELOUS CREATIONS THAT WERE MADE TO BE ADMIRED...FROM A DISTANCE. YET WE HAVE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CHALLENGED THE SECRET OF THESE GREAT THINGS...AND THOUGH SOME HAVE LOST THERE ARE THOSE WHO HAVE...WON! GREAT WORK, REGIS...THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
Interesting how you refer to winter as a HE. In the Russian language winter is called zima and words that end in "a" are referred to as SHE, making winter a SHE. And that's how I always thought of it.
Interesting poem, filled with profound thoughts and much to think about. Thank you for sharing.
This is so profound Regis! I am glad I found this poem at this particular time, it speaks volumes and the picture YES ! What a view
Regis you are very gifted, with so much talent. May God bless you and
sustain you in all areas of your life!
Hi Regis, But your pen sets foot on places that man either fears to tread, or cannot set foot! This reminds me when I was driving through Canada, BC: the same kind of power/alienation came over me when driving at the foot of a mountain, looking up ... I have found no words for that feeling, but you have right here. My friend, I always look for you to read... you should be writing more... Miss you, my friend...
In Spirit,
Bear
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on January 21, 2009
Hi Regis
After my homeland, this is my favourite place on earth. Nature in this place is spectacular. We can only hope it endures. Cheers! Liz
Regis,
I like how powerful your descriptions are in this one. The last verse sends a message that none of us should ignore - truth. Great! Love and Hugs~
Sheila
The Andes, haunt of the true wilderness. A place of eternal mystique laced with the beauty of Eden. The eternal struggle of life on earth. The prey and the predator. Well written Regis, Thanks for sharing your poetry. Jon Michael Willey
WOW, do you get alot of people reviewing you, I just noted that! They all like your powerful stuff, just as I do, so let me add one more review to keep you writing, I hope more and more...
I never knew a chamois was an actual creature, I only knew it as a piece of cloth of sorts to dry off my car, but haven't used it in a long time as they have gotten to be so expensive...
Anyway, those mountains almost look, in the picture, like volcanic sort of, dark and forboding, blackened ash. Even the cloud makes one think of volcanic places...
"Man cannot set foot", sounds a place I want to be, never have I lived with just Nature sounds, rather than cars and lawnmowers, kids and dogs, smells not of Nature but of other people, this poem however has put me in that place if only for few short minutes during reading this gem...ah to park my camper way out from humanity, to live off the land, & to die there if necessary, the only way to live...
This is really a very splendid piece of writing. You speak of the power of it...and that comes through in each line. I found myself drawn into the image, which is suprising with its brevity...but nonetheless, captivated.
Ann
Reviewed by Abe Rossi (Reader)
Reviewed on May 6, 2004
Beautiful imagery...the poem holds the power of the picture...actually the poem paints the picture...thanx for sharing...Peace Abel
very enjoyable read and pic only made it stronger to me
thank you
Tommy
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on May 3, 2004
Loved this, wonderful imagery- I think the second and fourth stanzas are brilliant, and it is a very fine ending. The clear and concise style of this is so appropriate to the subject matter, and you REALLY shine when you are clear and concise. Wonderful!
Regis...brilliant as ever from you....love n luck...BHUWAN
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on May 3, 2004
Let me add on to all the commenters by saying, HELL OF A WRITE. Hell of a choice of words that burned into my thoughts like icy-hot shards of stalactites.
I remember crossing the Andes (in South America) traveling from Argentina to Chile. Impressive work of nautre, impressive poetry brought those images alive for me.
Like Katy, I was moved by your sentiment of feeling awe, but sometimes feeling of alienation, too. You have captured visually the breathtaking natural beauty, but also that chilly sense of aloneness as well. Very poignantly written, Regis. It's so good to be reminded that man has not tramelled and destituted every square inch of Mother Earth and that she is still supremely powerful, making us sometimes feel insignificant by comparison. Thank you. Kate
The first time I read this, I was unsure. It is deeper...the words and style make me have to think deeper. But now that I have read it a second time, very slowly and thoughtfully...WOW!
Wonderful Regis...thank you my friend for gifting the world with your heart through your words, your poetry. Loving peace to you, ann
Splendid poem, Regis! The high mountains always seemed to have belonged to the Gods. Franz
Reviewed by Monette Bebow-Reinhard (Reader)
Reviewed on May 1, 2004
Oh, Regis, you've outdone yourself! This is filled with the passion of nature, the sound and pace and vision of nature itself! Thanks for sharing!
Monette
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on May 1, 2004
Splendor, my friend poet...absolute splendor!
Thanks for taking us there.
"Where the condor soars
The chamois leaps
The puma inhales
A thousand scents
Of life
and death
smells good to many
for its cleansing ending
Where men cannot set foot
Then nature thrives
In heaven of the beasts"
Ah Regis, this poem had a soothing and cleansing affect on me! Thank you, dear poet!
AHHH....this winter woman thanks you for this offering........well done.
pax A
burrrrrrr
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on May 1, 2004
Regis.. I love the 'winter' verse, especially.. the poetry of this is stunning, indeed. My lingering thoughts, however, will be of the tiny-lettered preface here: "I feel this power and... ...alienation sometimes..." That has taken up residence in my mind, dear poet. I believe it has shown me a barrier in me I wasn't aware of entirely.. and now will work to bring down. Everything on this page has made a difference for me today.. I do thank you. We never really know where our words will go or what effect they will have... I'm so glad I read this. katy xox.
I've always thought of the Andes as mysterious and wonderful. I've also wondered what it would be like to live in Maccu Piccu. A poem like this can only increase my sense of wonder. Thank you.
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Interesting poem, filled with profound thoughts and much to think about. Thank you for sharing.
Very nice Regis.
:) Janna
Regis you are very gifted, with so much talent. May God bless you and
sustain you in all areas of your life!
Much Love,
Margaret
Beautiful, I can relate , because I live in Colorado.
Nicole
In Spirit,
Bear
After my homeland, this is my favourite place on earth. Nature in this place is spectacular. We can only hope it endures. Cheers! Liz
I like how powerful your descriptions are in this one. The last verse sends a message that none of us should ignore - truth. Great! Love and Hugs~
Sheila
Love & Hugs
Vickie
Dan
I never knew a chamois was an actual creature, I only knew it as a piece of cloth of sorts to dry off my car, but haven't used it in a long time as they have gotten to be so expensive...
Anyway, those mountains almost look, in the picture, like volcanic sort of, dark and forboding, blackened ash. Even the cloud makes one think of volcanic places...
"Man cannot set foot", sounds a place I want to be, never have I lived with just Nature sounds, rather than cars and lawnmowers, kids and dogs, smells not of Nature but of other people, this poem however has put me in that place if only for few short minutes during reading this gem...ah to park my camper way out from humanity, to live off the land, & to die there if necessary, the only way to live...
Peace thru Nature, Ed & Rufuz
The poem has lots of imagery in it.
Brilliant as to the tick-tock of nature!
Thank you for this piece!
"Andes' Secret"
Thank you Regis for this wonderful rendering painted with breathless words! An incredibly powerful photograph and poem.
Peace,
Gwendolyn
Ann
Gina
Reindeer
I don't know which to admire more - the breathtaking photo, or your imagery most extraordinaire!
Robert
thank you
Tommy
Glad to be back and reading you !!
Love Tinka
Carmen :-)
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
paix au amour a toi!
You really have a way in expressing your work. I'm in awe of your talents. Amazing write indeed!
~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~
Wonderful Regis...thank you my friend for gifting the world with your heart through your words, your poetry. Loving peace to you, ann
fantastic painter, you've captured
it well.
Alice T. Breaux
Nancy
WELL PENNED
WILLIAM
peace
mon ami, tres magnifique! :) i'm saving, too :) *thank you*
(((HUGS))) and love, karla.
this is now my favorite of yours :) BRAVO!
You capture such noble and magnificent
feelings with this one! Kudo's!
Monette
Thanks for taking us there.
The chamois leaps
The puma inhales
A thousand scents
Of life
and death
smells good to many
for its cleansing ending
Where men cannot set foot
Then nature thrives
In heaven of the beasts"
Ah Regis, this poem had a soothing and cleansing affect on me! Thank you, dear poet!
pax A
burrrrrrr
Wonderfully penned! Lisa
Debashish
The vastness and atmosphere must be somewhat over whelming, and humbling..
Andrea
Very dynamic and powerful write you’ve penned here. I enjoyed the trek through the Andes’. Beautiful picture too. Where’s camp?
Where men cannot set foot
Then nature thrives
In heaven of the beasts
Best of luck to you and yours,
Thomas