Descent from the Mountain

As we climbed
slowly down
the mountain

leaving our Glen Angeli;
our Glen of the Angels

the expanse
of mountains and
valleys spread
before us

reveal a purpling,
darkening veil
shifting
as a shadow

over the barren land
and leaf bare trees

the only contrast in its
graying wake
are the pines

spread out
in patches

and bunches
all across
the land.

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Ciao!

+Tom