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Poems - Taholah
| | Taholahby maryanns
Taholah stands as she always has
with one sandy foot on the seashore
and the other firmly placed in the path
of the blue Quinault River.
Rocky outcrops belie human ties
to lonely outposts that dot the beach
isolated by windy miles of wilderness
along the cold Pacific coast.
Home is where the footprints end
from house to house to borrow eggs
where children roam on potholed lanes
riding homemade skateboards.
Sockeye swim and return in season
idle skiffs with blue fishing nets drift
to life along the shore in tribal traditions
breaking out in excitement.
Outboard motors race roaring surf
blue smoke rolls where paddles rowed
through crashing waves in pursuit of fish
running crests in cedar boats.
Fish line fences as they always have
drying in salt air sunbeams of promise
outsiders line the beaches to photograph
rare examples of prior times.
Taholah stands as she always has
with one calloused foot in the present
and her other firmly planted in the past
where ancient ways play out.
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Re: Taholah
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by liarbird on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (00:33:21) |
G'day mary ann...
Once again a clear descriptive poem mary ann...naturally, coming from afar, I went on a google hunt for Taholah, and I understand your poem much better now.
Thank you Mary Ann.
Lindsay
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Re: Taholah
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by maryanns on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (15:44:23) |
Ah, perhaps I should have added a few footnotes... but I bet you enjoy googling, too. I need to run up there again, I truly enjoy the ambiance of the village. Thanks so much, Lindsay. Happy trails, Mary Ann
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Re: Taholah
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by Ozymandias on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (04:39:46) |
A pleasure to read, it's so natural, vivid and descriptive.
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by maryanns on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (15:47:14) |
Thank you, Rory... I should have noted Taholah is about 26 miles up the coast from where I live. A Quinault village, store, school... that's about it except for such a lovely, peaceful setting where the river runs into the sea. Best wishes, Mary Ann
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by Dr.anant on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (08:14:13) |
Wonderful,Mary Ann
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by maryanns on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (15:52:56) |
Thank you, Dr. Anant, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Mary Ann
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by Lou on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (08:24:54) |
Very descriptive Mary Ann your words took me there, excellent write, very well done. Cheers my friend, Lou.
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by maryanns on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (20:29:49) |
Oh Lou... would I ever love to be your tour guide up here on the coast... I do believe you'd truly enjoy the peaceful solitude. By the way, Highway 109 ends at Taholah, a bridge crosses the river there. The road becomes a dirt track traveling deep into tribal land. Thanks again my friend. Mary Ann
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Re: Taholah
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by Glen on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (09:18:50) |
very good write maryann enjoyed the read
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by maryanns on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (20:33:09) |
Ah Glen... so glad you enjoyed Taholah. Just a little Quinault village, time seems to stand still when I visit up there. Thanks so much, Glen. Cheers, Mary Ann
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by browneyesblue on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (22:58:18) |
The imagery made me feel apart of it, very much. I love the last verse. How she remains as things around her change. Humbling. Great write MaryAnn!
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Re: Taholah
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by maryanns on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (20:35:26) |
Oh Tara, thank you so much. I am so pleased to see you posting again, your heartfelt poetry was surely missed. I hope all is well in your world. Best wishes, Tara. Mary Ann
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Re: Taholah
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by Melly on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (16:56:13) |
Aw---memories . I love to go salmon fishing when they run. I sit and listen to the running water and enjoy the day and the picnic we always take.. I can feel the pulse of this one. The descriptions leave me wanting to see this beautiful country.. great write. Hugs Melly
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Re: Taholah
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by maryanns on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (20:40:18) |
Ah Melly, I'm a kickin' myself I didn't post a picture but the only good one I have is in black 'n white... hardly does it justice. Next time it doesn't rain I'm gonna drive up the coast road and take about a hundred pictures of... everything! Ha. Thanks so much, Melly, come to WA someday, eh? Cheers 'n hugs, Mary Ann
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by dav.smith on Thursday, October 01, 2009 (06:04:55) |
PERFECT.., Marry Ann, You make as want to be/go there. It sounds like a nice rustic fishing village/town. I may have to make our trip next year to the States.two months instead of one, just so i can see all these beautiful places. Hugs and all, dAVE
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by maryanns on Thursday, October 01, 2009 (14:13:04) |
Oh dAVE... unexpected excitement, welcome news your trip! Dare I hope you'll make it to the west coast... a lot to see all over the states. Do keep in touch, please. Thanks so much for your comments, we'll take a little ride up there when you visit. Big smiles, Mary Ann
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Re: Taholah
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by realrhoda on Thursday, October 01, 2009 (11:31:02) |
Mary Ann,
You have been a busy poet--another wonderfully descriptive write--loved it-
Rhoda
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Re: Taholah
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by maryanns on Thursday, October 01, 2009 (15:00:57) |
Oh Rhoda... busy poet quit, replaced by rewrite hack lately, ha-ha. Truly enjoyed your comments, thanks again my friend. Cheers 'n dj's... Mary Ann
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by fogglethorpe on Thursday, October 01, 2009 (13:17:44) |
Simple yet vivid..a thoughtful and elegant write. Thanks for taking us there.
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by maryanns on Thursday, October 01, 2009 (15:04:24) |
Oh Hugh, sort of like driving up to the mountains... 'course maybe that's all grown up now. Thank you so much, truly appreciated my friend. Best wishes, Mary Ann
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by deadalchemist on Sunday, October 04, 2009 (17:40:54) |
very lovely picture here! a lonely yet nostalgic piece that's very beautiful. i love pieces like this
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by maryanns on Saturday, October 10, 2009 (12:55:45) |
Oh Steph, thank you so very much. I'd love to take you exploring along the coast... tee-hee, what fun. Thanks again, Mary Ann
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by thewholesoul on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (21:53:55) |
great write, cant stay long...off to read more...lol
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Re: Taholah
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by maryanns on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (11:59:31) |
Thank you, I am in awe of your dedication to poetry...
Taholah thanks you as well. Cheers, Mary Ann
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