Mighty Yellowstone
Accepting her role
Endless, flowing river
Onward journey, its goal
Creation’s design
Starting near Yount Peak
In and out of mountains
Deepest canyon she seeks
Marked with persistence
Tumbling over falls
Upper, Lower, Tower
Energy never stalls
Currents running free
Leaving her alone
Man forsakes building dams
Nature’s free-flowing zone
Destiny calling
Joining up as one
Big Muddy’s faithful mate
Yellowstone’s cherished run
During its 692 mile journey, the Yellowstone River journeys from the depths of Wyoming’s Absaroka Mountains and Yellowstone National Park into Montana. Upon merging with the Missouri River just across the North Dakota border, these two mighty rivers become one. The confluence is located near Ft. Buford and Ft. Union historic sites.
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There are so many reasons I love this post, Richard! Such beautiful words and pictures of the power and beauty in the Yellowstone waters!
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Karla, thanks for reading this poem and sharing your encouraging thoughts. I haven’t been to Yellowstone for a few years, but my memory bank overflows with past trips.
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You’re welcome, Richard! Yes, it’s been 4 years since I’ve been, but it’s always in my heart and mind!
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Beautiful words beautiful photos Richard.
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Crissy, I appreciate you reading and sharing these kind words. While I haven’t been to Yellowstone for a few years, I have many memories from previous trips.
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It looks so beautiful.
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Beautiful photos and the description with your words are so appropriate. I like the freedom expressed in the verse and the photos.
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Thank you Vickie. The Yellowstone River has always been a part of my life. It flows past my hometown of Billings.
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That’s very nice for you.
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Your wonderful respect for one of my favorite places Yellowstone is inspiring. You excellent ode to this place and the waters that flow in out of the edenlike confluence add to the grandeur of this special place. Bravo!
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Suzette, thanks for your kind affirmation of this poem. I grew up in Billings, where the Yellowstone flows by on its journey into eastern Montana. I have experienced the pleasure of seeing the Grand Canyon and falls in Yellowstone Park. It would be amazing to visit again.
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Awesome. I hope to visit too, someday.
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Beautiful 🤩
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Thank you Susie. Both Yellowstone National Park and the Yellowstone River have been a part of my life, from childhood to adulthood.
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That’s wonderful to hear 😊
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What a wonderful set of pictures and poem. Seeing it brought joy to me today!
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Susan, I am please you found joy from this poem and the photos. I’ve been blessed with seeing Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon and falls a couple of times.
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What a lovely poem! I love that river… and the path it takes. You created its journey in beautiful poetry – good job!!
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Jan, thanks for sharing your words of affirmation for this poem. As a writer, it helps when one has experienced the setting in real time. I’ve seen Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon and falls a couple of times. My travels have taken me from Gardiner to Williston, ND in following the Yellowstone River.
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After this year’s floods, that trip looks quite different – and some of the roads from Gardiner to Yellowstone are nonexistent.
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Jan, I appreciate the update. I have traveled the road from Gardiner a couple of times.
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This is a beautiful poem. I beg enjoyed it. Thanks for the photos too.
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Thank you for reading this poem. Your kind words share a smile.
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You are welcome.
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