Ode to the Mountain!—in thy majesty,
I stand in awe, where earth and heavens meet;
Thy peaks rise high, a grand epitome
Of strength, of beauty, where all skies retreat.

Each winding path, a journey to behold,
Each whispering breeze, a tale of boldness told;
In Nature’s arms, my spirit feels consoled—
For in this place, my very heart unfold.

• Charlotte Smith