Just West of the little town of Index, Washington, on the Skykomish River, there is a scenic picnic spot that the kids and I found on one of our many camping adventures into the Cascade Mountains. My oldest daughter Julia gave it the name “Green and White Water Carved Rocks.” I think the name she gave it is a little poem in itself and it also fits nicely into a haiku. As you can see by the picture----no poem can do the place itself justice----but the poem can just be its own thing----just as the river is. Green and white water Carved rocks with red fish swimming In ice cold shadows 
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Buell - I miss not reading poetry more often. Then again, I live with one.
The Sky is one of the most beautiful rivers around and runs through my favorite hiking hills. Julia and her poet mentor did a nice job with the phrasing too.
What a gorgeous spot, looks serene. Nice poem too, and it can stand on it's own with or without the river!
Charles, Great find. Nature is so inspiring as your daughter's haiku reflects. Red fish?
Gloria
Jason, ahhh yes---you sure do
Glenn, thanks
Erika, thanks. It is amazingly serene considering it is right next to the river.
Gloria, when the salmon return to spawn they turn red.
I love "Ice cold shadows"
Very descriptive. Great photo too.
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Thank you,
Nice little haiku for what looks like a VERY nice place to shed the stresses of the day.
Cold glacier water can always refresh my soul...
Have a great Tuesday Charles!
Paul
Judi thanks, and glad you found the "rose":)
Craig, thanks, and it is indeed
Paul, that water is friggin cold too :)
That's a nifty scene, Charles! You can see the hands of nature, and a few fingers of man's, in the makeup of the view!
You strip and go dip?
I would like to see that too.
THAT would be a blog!
But, did you dip? Too cold? Did you take your flowers?
Very kindly,
Croakster
Myrl, the hand of man is everywhere for sure.
Jay, Not a chance in hell
Would surely scare the fishes
And make me whimper
Croakster, after I shook off all the ants
Beautiful scene...beautiful haiku
Its a great area! I live in Startup and would not move for anything! The scenery around here is amazing!
Sally, thanks
Kelly, so you must know this place then?
Mr Charles,
Who is this Juliette woman you spoke of here. Is she lookin' for a hunk?
Nutsy
Nutsy, I suspect not you
Mr Charles,
Is this woman the Ms. Julie that you have eluded to in your private messages to me. I needs to knows, acting if official capacitables.
Nutsy
I see creativity runs in the family :) Thanks for sharing the Green and White Water Carved Rocks place.
Nutsy, nutsy go away come again some other day
Jim thanks----glad I had the chance to share it with you.