April 7, 2014
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Covered Bridge
We live our lives
by the covered bridge
philosophy.
If deep water
must be crossed,
we shall pass over
with a strong
support network.
Girders and trusses,
trestles and cables,
and guard rails.
If we must cross,
we shall build
strong walls
to hide the tumult
below our feet;
a snug roof
to protect us
from storms raging
overhead.
And once across
on peaceful lane
‘neath summer sun,
marveling at
wildflowers
and bees
and chattering squirrels,
we leave behind
storms and chaos,
fear and courage,
support and refuge.
Until we arrive
at the next river.
This is today's entry in murisopsis's NPM Scavenger Hunt. I used prompt #7 - Covered Bridge. I have never been a big participant in National Poetry Month, but I must admit I'm finding it rather enjoyable. I also must admit I'm not really putting a lot of effort into the poetry. Maybe before the end of the month I'll spend some time on at least one poem. But probably not.
The bridge in the photos is the Langley Covered Bridge in Centreville, Michigan. It is one of - if not THE - longest covered bridges in the country and is still in use (although it was closed for repairs the day these photos were taken). And just to make it really worth the drive to Centreville to see the bridge, there is a geocache hidden nearby. Rumor has it there is also a round barn in the vicinity, but we've looked several times and haven't found it yet.
Comments (10)
beautiful poem and bridge, it looks warm and inviting! could this is your round barn? http://www.dalejtravis.com/barn/michigan/htm/mi07501.htm
That is probably the round barn. The description says the last .10 mile is marked Private Property, so that is probably why we haven't been able to spot it. From the looks of it, there's also a good chance it's no longer standing.
be - could this be your round barn =/
When I was a kid I would have prefer4ed to swim across the water. Now, I prefer the bridge. Not just literally either.
I've seen some pretty covered bridges. I took some photos of some in Maine that I don't remember if I ever got around to posting here. There was also one we went to in Ohio, and it was really an excuse to splash and play in the stream below. Most of the covered bridges I saw weren't actually in use by a roadway, though. You could walk over it, but the road itself went a different way, over a modern bridge. I think maybe one in Maine we drove over, the others were mostly not used for cars.
I love the picture through the bridge.
We had some in CT too.
As for round barns, I heard it once said that they, and round churches etc., are so the Devil can't catch you in the corner.
What a beautiful poem!
It reminds me of something someone told me...God sweeps in (often at what seems like the last minute) and give us courage and support just when we need it most. Then it is always ready for us when we need it again...like when the "river" is really churning and scary.
HUGS!!!
I think you said (in writing) "Get out of my head!" so here you are in my head! This is just too scary - you have read hair. Could we be twins from different mothers??
Surely cars are not allowed across it.
Yes, cars can cross. We drove across it on another trip. It's one lane, though, so you have to go across one at a time.
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