July 2, 2020September 4, 2020 by Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet

Hike to Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park

Ferns in a forest in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, by jonbilous, Adobe Stock Photos

Hike to Dark Hollow Falls

Through the green forest

we descend a shady path

to Dark Hollow Falls.

Bright sunlight sparkles

on the cascading water

as it thunders down.

Dark Hollow Falls, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, by Bram, Adobe Stock Photos

Taking off our shoes,

we splash in the icy pool

at waterfall’s end.

Our spirits refreshed,

we begin the steep ascent

as the sun goes down.

This was my favorite hike in Shenandoah National Park when I lived in Virginia. There are half a dozen trails leading to gorgeous waterfalls in the park, as well as trails to beautiful overlooks of the valleys. I have fond memories of hiking many of those trails with family and friends.

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calmkate July 2, 2020 at 6:06 pm

you words depict the tranquil beauty .. and you’ve selected great shots to illustrate your connection to country!

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gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 2, 2020 at 6:34 pm

Thank you, Kate, for visiting my site and for your generous comments on my poem. If there is a place on earth where my soul lives, it is Shenandoah National Park. I also love Florida, a beautiful state with many natural wonders. Though I have never visited Australia, I have seen it movies and videos. It is a country with gorgeous beaches, rugged, mountainous deserts, and many unique and interesting animals.

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ivor20 July 2, 2020 at 6:43 pm

Such peaceful tranquillity conveyed in your words an pictures…. maybe you’ll enjoy this music/video…

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gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 2, 2020 at 7:28 pm

Thank you for the wonderful concert and the peaceful scenery, Ivor. I am glad you liked the poem.
Take care.

Cheryl

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Kritika July 3, 2020 at 1:24 am

I want to lay my feet in this thunder fall. The photographs are stunning. Enjoyed your hike.

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gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 3, 2020 at 3:20 am

Thank you Kritika. I highly recommend Shenandoah National Park as a vacation destination! I wish I were young enough to go there again!

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lancesheridan July 3, 2020 at 2:11 pm

Cheryl, it’s as if you dipped your pen in magic waters… the peace and serenity of this beautifully written piece is eloquent and lovely.

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1. gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 3, 2020 at 2:43 pm
  
  Lance, I appreciate your generous comments on “A Hike to Dark Hollow Falls.”
  
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  1. lancesheridan July 3, 2020 at 2:58 pm
    
    It is a such a wonderful pleasure, Cheryl!
    
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