Saturday, November 15, 2008

Tumbleweeds















Filling the dusty desert highways
Freed from their bonds to earth
They fulfill their destiny

Sowing their wild seeds
Over miles of desolation

Stopped only by fences
They break free, tumbling on
Continuing their vagabond journey

5 comments:

  1. Lovely poem and a reminder for me of the years spent in desert country and seeing the tumbleweeds rolling down and across roads everywhere. Great photo!

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  2. We went for a drive yesterday and found an area where the wind was really whipping. Those tumbleweeds can move!

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  3. That is a lovely poem Lin. I have never seen a tumbleweed in person.

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  4. Did I ever tell you about the enterprising lady that sold tumbleweeds on the internet. I guess there are some "dudes" back east who want a little western flavor in their homes. She sells them at prices starting at 24.00 and going up to close to the $100.00 mark. Is that crazy or what? I can't even guess how many tumbleweeds Wayne and I have burned in our married life.

    Anyway... The important thing here is that I let you know that's absolutely one of my very favorite of your poems. Beautifully done, Lin!

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  5. Your wonderful poem reminds me of the tumbleweeds I saw in New Mexico. I must be somewhat of a dudette because I was so mesmerized by them.

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