Song of the Open Road
By Walt Whitman
“Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road,
Healthy, free, the world before me,
The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.
Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune,
Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing,
Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms,
Strong and content I travel the open road.
The earth, that is sufficient,
I do not want the constellations any nearer,
I know they are very well where they are,
I know they suffice for those who belong to them… ”In the vast expanse of Walt Whitman's "Song of the Open Road," I find an eternal melody that resonates deeply within my artistic soul. With each stanza, Whitman paints a portrait of boundless freedom and unbridled spirit, weaving together the beauty of nature with the untamed essence of the human experience. I continue to be inspired by this timeless anthem, honoring the enduring spirit of the open road and the boundless beauty that awaits those who dare to wander.
Enchanted Autumn Passage: Westfir Bridge Amidst the Fog and Fall Foliage
Lakeside Serenity: Lowell Covered Bridge and its Mirror in Dexter Lake
Yuletide Illuminations: Christmas Lights on the Lowell Covered Bridge with Dexter Lake Reflections
Fall Splendor at Mosby Creek: The Covered Bridge Amidst Autumn's Embrace
Vanishing Pathways: Railroad Trestle Bridge into the Unknown
Autumn's Passage: The Currin Covered Bridge Amidst Fluttering Fall Leaves
Timeless Refreshment: Vintage Coca-Cola Mural in Historic Cottage Grove
Winter's Embrace: Pouring Snow at Mosby Creek Covered Bridge
Rustic Charm: The Currin Covered Bridge
Autumn Rails: Railroad Trestle Bridge Amidst Fall's Tapestry
Last of the Light: Trees, Mountains, and Sunset's Last Light
Shrouded Journey: Gravel Road Leading to Secrets of the Woods
Frozen in Time: Snow-Kissed Tree and Historic Charm in Cottage Grove, Oregon