Talisman
the talisman hangs at her throat
like a cataract of white water
spilling over the canyon’s lip
drink from it
hold it in your mouth
tight against your palate
listen – it hisses and hums
speaking of miracles
broken rock
flowing water
life
Pamela Olson, 10/13/09
For One Single Impression’s
prompt, “talisman”
Photo link found within the image
this photo was chosen for Google Earth
and was taken in Zion National Park
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