ForewordHighland peaksSince ancient times mountains have been arising human interest. Curiosity pushes daredevils to the tops covered with thick clouds. The enormity and majesty of the mighty rocky ridges intimidate and arouse fear but the harsh beauty of the mountain peaks acts like a magnet. Climbing up the summit and overcoming their own weaknesses have always led people to dangerous and steep mountain trails.It is well known that the inspiration of poets originates from strong feelings and loveliness of nature. Mountains loom large in the cultural imagination. They exist in people’s minds as much as they do on landscapes. The beauty and power of the mountains are described by words "to paint" landscapes. It happens that metaphors transfer their power and enormity to the other aspects of life.There are many great verses dedicated to mountains. Their sublime majesty has inspired the best poets for ages . I will quote William Blake’s dictum: “Great things are done when men and mountains meet.”It is true. Readers can find a lot of beautiful poems about them. Let’s read the poem written by Emily Dickinson.Alicja Maria Kuberska
The Poetry Posse 2018 The brain-child of Jamie Bond & Bill Peters brings the Poetry Community together across Gender, Religion, Geography, Culture, Ethnicity.
*Gail Weston Shazor, author An Overstanding of an Imperfect Love & Notes from the Blue Roof.
*Alicja Maria Kuberska awarded Polish poet, novelist, author of View from the Window and member Soflay Literature Foundation.
*Jackie Davis Allen authored narrative poetry books: Looking for Rainbows, Poetry, Prose, Art & Dark Side of the Moon.
*Tzemin Ition Tsai (蔡澤民博士) literary works published in 40 countries and translated into dozens of languages.
*Shareef Abdur-Rasheed, AKA Zakir Flo raised in New York, his education includes Brooklyn College and Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
*Kimberly Burnham, the Nerve Whisperer part poet, neuroscientist, health coach Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, a Daily Brain Health Program.
*Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo internationally published poet, creative writer & journalist in the Philippines.
*Nizar Sartawi is a poet, translator, essayist, and columnist. His last poetry collection is My Shadow.
*Hulya N. Yilmaz working on 3 poetry books, writes creatively to attain a comprehensive awareness for the development of our humanity.
*Teresa E. Gallion published Walking Sacred Ground, Contemplation in the High Desert & Chasing Light, finalist 2013 New Mexico Arizona Book Awards.
*Ashok K. Bhargava poet, writer, community activist, management consultant and keen photographer.
*Caroline 'Ceri Naz' Nazareno multi-awarded poet, linguist and women's advocate.
*Swapna Behera a bilingual contemporary poet & translator from Odisha, India.
*William S. Peters, Sr.'s writing career spans a period of over 50 years, international poet and all things Inner Child Press.
