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July 18, 2017

7/18/2017

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Good Morning,
     It isn't taking long to warm up this morning.  It's mostly cloudy but we expect this gray veil to burn off before long.  Yesterday's high temperature was 69 degrees, and our overnight low never dropped past 50.  Whatever mist we received yesterday managed to squeeze out 0.02" of rainfall.  If you're hoping to see the llamas on the days they pack, please know that they might be arriving to the lodge a little later than normal, and/or departing the mountain later as well. Our wranglers are well versed in looking out for our favorite critters during these hot and humid stretches, which usually entails the train moving at a slightly slower click.
     Today we have the good fortune of turning the mic over to lodge friend, Ben Spicer, who has once again blessed us with another wonderful poem that speaks directly to the shared experience of visiting LeConte.  It was inspired by a recent trek up the mountain, accompanied by a first time visitor in his daughter.  Allow the words to guide your mind in wonder, and enjoy!

"Daughter to the Mountain"
By Ben Spicer
I took my daughter to the mountain
Just herself and me
We walked behind a flowing fountain
Springing to the sea

We journeyed on a stair of stone
Neath a rocky pass
We frolicked as the morning shone
In water clear as glass

We reveled in the petaled flowers
Strewn upon the way
We laughed an talked for wooded hours
Happy for the day

We stood at length at summit vistas
Taking in the views
Reviving in the clouds that mist us
Riding skies of blues

We sat awhile upon a ledge
In a sunset trance
Watching rays pink, orange, and red
In a vivid dance

Atop at peak we welcomed evening
Rocking chairs for thrones
With stars above so brightly gleaming
City lights below

In cabin beds a sweet rest finds us
As we drift asleep
Adventure now a joy behind us
Memories to keep

I took my daughter to the mountain
Just herself and me
And left with bond we both can count on
Treasured revelry
8 Comments
Sherleen
7/19/2017 08:44:56 am

Enjoyed the sweet poem. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy the blog from there. Happy ,safe trails wished for all. :-)

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Rick Shepherd
7/19/2017 09:29:15 am

Beautiful post and Beautiful Poem!......Sharing it to my daughter, Cana!.....Thank You!

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Paul
7/19/2017 09:37:10 am

Great poem Ben! My wife and I were blessed to hike up 2 years ago this coming Friday with our son (age 9 at the time) and daughter (age 21 at the time). We discuss our adventure frequently and the boy is especially anxious to return! His enthusiasm for nature can't be quenched.

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Marcia Clarke
7/19/2017 10:00:05 am

Thank you Ben for the wonderful poem.

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norman( south of you in Ga. )
7/19/2017 12:20:04 pm

Again Ben, great word of poetry! HAGD y'all

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Wanda Rhudy
7/19/2017 01:48:28 pm

I just recently experienced these same memorable moments with my grandson on his first hike up the mountain. However, I can't put them into words as beautifully as Ben has.

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Tom K
7/19/2017 03:27:27 pm

What a wonderful poem, thanks for sharing.

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Pat N
7/20/2017 07:11:23 am

Beautiful poem! I was fortunate to meet Ben, fortunate to have encountered this hike and this mountain 31 times, and fortunate to have introduced this mountain to 3 little boys (now grown men) who love hiking and love LeConte!

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