Written for Sadje’s weekly query:
What Do You See?

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High on the mountain where the wild winds blow,
Two mossy hands of giant stone arise,
To lift a golden thread above the skies,
Where misty clouds and drifting shadows go.
The travelers walk upon a gilded path,
Suspended high above the emerald trees,
Far from the crowded world’s chaotic wrath,
To catch the breathing of a mountain breeze.
Though modern hands have shaped this wondrous sight,
It feels as ancient as the earth below,
A bridge of dreams that captures heaven’s light,
And guides the soul to where the rivers flow.
Held safe within the grasp of ancient stone,
We walk mid-air, yet never feel alone.
NAR©2026
#WDYS
Nancy’s Notes: The Golden Bridge is a 150-metre-long pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort, in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang, Vietnam. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction.
A sonnet is a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, and typically having ten syllables per line.
This is “Bridge of Dreams (I’ll Never Forget You)” by Mario Frangoulis
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated, and may not be used without permission. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
This is a beautiful verse. The imagery you built, gilded bridge, emerald trees is magical.
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Thanks very much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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An astronomical sonnet my friend …
Oh …
“To be a bridge in the sky
like a golden bowtie
from here to Shanghai”
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Love your impromptu poems, my dear friend. They are always much appreciated. 🥰
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Your lovely posts tend to inspire some poetic words from me my dear friend 🥰📖
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That makes me very happy 🥰
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Masterwork, the bride AND the poem.
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Merci, mon ami.
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Wonderful sonnet Nance it’s such an amazing walkway 🤩 I love your final line –
‘We walk mid-air, yet never feel alone.’ 🩷
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An incredible structure! Truly appreciate your wonderful feedback and comments. Thank you! 🥰
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You are very welcome 💞
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A beautiful and descriptive sonnet Sis 💜💚🖤
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Thanks so much Sis; I’m glad you like it. 💜
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I did 💜
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Love this beautiful poem Nancy. An inspiring and otherworldly piece. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you, Sadje. This is an amazing image; well chosen by you. ✨
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You’re most welcome 🤗
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