Written for Sadje’s “What Do You See”.
Here’s where the image took me.
The cobblestones climb toward a crown of rock,
worn smooth by pilgrim feet and mountain wind,
while overhead the galaxy unlocks
its ancient light, a river without end.
What hands have traced this path through Portuguese stone,
not knowing that the stars would frame their trail?
The Milky Way arcs wide, a bridge of fire and bone,
where the earthly meets the bride’s celestial veil.
Below, the clouds swallow the valleys whole.
Above, ten thousand suns refuse to sleep.
And here …. this narrow seam between them both ….
a staircase dares the faithful soul to leap.
NAR©2026
#WDYS
This is “Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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Delightful, Nancy, you reminded me of the many miles I walked up in the mountains of Madeira a short while ago.
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Lovely! I’m happy to know my poem brought back wonderful memories for you, dear Keith. Thank you!
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Delightful, Nancy, thanks for reminding me of the many miles I walked up in the mountains of Madeira.
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Stirring phrases, writer Nancy. Really enjoyed your poem and LZ is always enjoyable. ✨🎶
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Lovely to read your beautiful comments, Michele. No other song would have worked as well. Thanks so very much! 😌 🎶✨
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Likewise, lovely to read your writing. You’re very welcome, Nancy. I treasure my LZ LPs. 👍🏻
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I love this stunning poem – gorgeous!
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Thanks for your lovely comments, Lisa ✨
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Gorgeous poem Nancy! 🌼🌼💞💞
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Thanks so much, CA. I’m happy you enjoyed it! ❤️
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I loved everything about this- especially this line – this narrow seam between them both …. I think that tells the whole story right there,
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I’m so glad you felt that line, Jodi. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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This is lovely, as is your musical selection!
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So pleased to know you enjoyed today’s post, Di. Thanks so much ✨
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Oh perfect, and you chose the right song to enhance it!
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Thank you, D! This song was a given ✨
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ekphrastic perfection
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You are too kind. Thank you, Ron.
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Ha ha ha! Excellent! 😆
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Beautifully written and stunning imagery, Nancy. I love this song too.
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It’s a fabulous song, Eugi! I’m so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you very much.
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You’re welcome, Nancy.
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Great imagery and atmosphere Nance – and I knew you would go for the classic song one of my all time favourites 🙌
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The song is one of my favorites too, Ange, and it was a no-brainer soundtrack. Thanks so much. ⭐️ ✨
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A great poem full of wondrous imagery, and a great wondrous song to accompany it my friend …
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Led Zeppelin was a given! Thank you for this fabulous song, my dear friend. 🎶 🩵
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My musical pleasure my friend 🎶📖🌏🥰
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Beautifully written Nancy. I love this song too. Thanks for joining in.
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It’s a great song! Thank you, dear friend; it’s a pleasure for me to participate.
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Thank dear sister
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How was your appointment with the eye doctor?
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It was reassuring Nancy. He said that there is no bleeding in the eye and eye drops may help. Thank you so much for asking and caring. Hugs 🤗
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That’s great news; so happy for you, Sadje! 🤗
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Thank you so much dear sister
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