Thursday, September 03, 2015

Big Thompson River


Big Thompson River
Estes Park, CO

Two years ago this month this, what appears to be, little river flooded Estes Park and tore down the Big Thompson Canyon flooding the cities of Ft. Collins and Boulder along the way.  It took eight lives and caused billions of dollars in damage.  The canyon has a history of severe flash flooding, but I am always in awe of the canyon beauty and its river, but I am reminded that the serenity I experience now can change in a heartbeat when severe weather comes.

A gentle river
Hides a frightening secret
It's a strong torrent

Beauty in the sound
Serenity and quiet
Become a torrent

The gentle river
Make peace and understanding
Give respect due it

~~~^j^~~
Thanks be to God

Cathy


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21 comments:

  1. SherrieSeptember 03, 2015 11:05 AM

    Hi,
    Mother Nature can be ruthless, but also beautiful.
    Have a great day!

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  2. abriannaSeptember 03, 2015 11:08 AM

    Beautiful picture but terrible about the damage the flood has done.

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  3. OhmydearestsSeptember 03, 2015 12:06 PM

    The force water can exert is so immense. Have a beautiful day!

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  4. ShosannahSeptember 03, 2015 4:13 PM

    I am always in awe of the power of nature. Thank you for linking up and have a lovely weekend :)

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  5. MaschaSeptember 04, 2015 12:24 AM

    Oh yeah, the beauty and power of nature...
    Enjoy your weekend

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  6. NCSueSeptember 04, 2015 5:03 AM

    Nice composition in this shot, Cathy.
    I hope you will link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/strange-visitors-in-garden.html

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  7. Judith @ Lavender CottageSeptember 04, 2015 9:59 AM

    Some of the extremes in nature can be heartbreaking but it is the surrounding beauty that can give hope.

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  8. gmaSeptember 04, 2015 10:41 AM

    Though the river is raging it's sounds lull me.

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  9. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 04, 2015 11:16 AM

    Ah, we never know what lies beneath the gentleness, do we?

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  10. J CSeptember 04, 2015 12:22 PM

    it's a beautiful river ... today. reminds me of the Tennessee Valley.

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  11. MeriSeptember 04, 2015 1:06 PM

    The news this morning said there could be flash flooding west of Denver. . . let's pray there's not a repeat of that devastating time.

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  12. carol l mckennaSeptember 04, 2015 2:33 PM

    Beautiful photo and well penned haiku ~ definitely need to respect the power of water of any kind, river, lakes, ocean ....

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  13. Kim Cunningham September 04, 2015 3:40 PM

    I love the way the bit of blue peeks through the trees.

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  14. aspiritofsimplicitySeptember 05, 2015 5:27 AM

    Water is so much more powerful than most people can imagine. I have always lived near the ocean and so have seen many time the amazing forces of nature.

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  15. AnnieSeptember 05, 2015 9:06 AM

    Never overlook the quiet. Their quiet can surprise you and not in a good way.

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  16. Vicki LaneSeptember 05, 2015 9:49 PM

    Beautiful picture and lovely words! Have a wonderful week!

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  17. BuckeroomamaSeptember 05, 2015 10:11 PM

    Mother Nature can be calmly beautiful most of the time, but destructively forceful at others.

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  18. payal agarwalSeptember 05, 2015 11:41 PM

    When I visit your blog, I read those Irish blessings, and it fills me with a new hope and gratitude. Beautiful picture and a great haiku.

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  19. LeaSeptember 06, 2015 12:29 AM

    The power of nature... is so beautiful and at the same time, a force beyond comprehension. I was in Hurricane Andrew in 1991 in Florida. I will never forget that night and the raw power that swirled around me... your photo is gorgeous Cathy. And your haiku a great reminder.

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  20. rebeccaSeptember 09, 2015 1:39 AM

    dear cathy,
    i love that you are here sharing your heart and view of the world. may our respect of nature also include honoring and safe keeping. xo

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  21. Hootin AnniSeptember 09, 2015 6:11 AM

    Yes, it does have a flood history.
    Beautiful area tho....

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