When We Walked… #WDYS #PhotoPrompt

Published on by balroop singh
Image credit; Adam Bixby @ Unsplash

When We Walked on the Railroad

What lay beyond was alluring
So we walked on the railroad track
Despite the warnings:
Mountains on the left,
River on the right,
A speeding train could knock us off!
But what lay beyond was irresistible.

Nothing deterred us
Uneven surfaces, narrow shoulder,
Only trees to hang on
if a hooting train comes
On the track we walked on.

We met many people
As adventurous as us,
Some with little children
on their shoulders,
Curious to see the beauty
of Mossbrae Falls,
Wondering
Why is there no better approach?

“Look out for the train -”
A refrain reverberated.
After a trek of forty five minutes
A breezy, soft spray of water
greeted us.

We saw the most stunning falls,
So different, falling like silvery ribbons.
Here, the river is shallow
Serenity seesaws with its rhythmic tone.

Mesmerized by
the symphony of surroundings
Enthralled by
the message of silent breeze
We embraced the magic of moments.

No train passed by
But wait, it did come minutes later
With its ear-shattering hooter
As we were walking toward the car parking.

Listed as the top attraction of Dunsmuir,
The access to Mossbrae Falls is officially closed now
Until a safe, legal trail is created.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sadje for stirring memorable moments through the above image #Whatdoyousee – 313.

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Walking on rail track

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37 thoughts on “When We Walked… #WDYS #PhotoPrompt”

  2. Thank you so much Balroop for introducing us to this amazing falls. I loved the suspense created be your verses and the happy and delightful ending. Thanks for joining in.

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    1. My pleasure, Sadje. The moment I saw this prompt, this lovely memory cropped up to warm my heart. Despite the warning of the locals not to undertake this risky adventure, I was determined to see the falls and it was worth walking on the rail track. 😀

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  8. This journey is equal parts adventure, poetry, and reflection. The imagery of “silvery ribbons” and the “message of silent breeze” is simply stunning.👏🏻🙏🏻

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  9. Such a nice poem Balroop taking us on the adventure with you! It must have been an incredible one. We can feel it, the danger around and the happiness when finding this amazing spot in nature.

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