Poem: When Clouds Lay Upon the Mountains

Dedicated to the memory of my late husband, Jack

By Laura Deane

When clouds lay upon the mountains

And lightly touch the trees

And sun-drenched aspens shower

Their golden gift of leaves

You’ll know I’m thinking of you

In the misty morning dew

In this Rocky Mountain splendor

Where I was kissed by you.

When the snow has brushed the heather

Silken pools caress the sky

And the Crystal River’s singing

About rod and reel and fly

You’ll know I’m thinking of you

In the evening’s amber hue

In this Rocky Mountain Splendor

Where I was wed by you.

When the rolling thunder sermon

Peals forth on lightning’s drum

And the dragonflies are dancing

To a ruby throated hum

You’ll know I’m thinking of you

In the lonely darkest blue

In this Rocky Mountain Splendor

Where I was loved by you