The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

I shared a poem about The Natchez Trace Parkway here after visiting our daughter and son-in-law a couple of weeks ago. So today, I’m sharing about the famous Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge located in Williamson County, Tennessee. I’m including one of the photos I took, along with a gorgeous photo found on the National Park Service website during autumn. I’d love to visit during this season, but we’re home now so maybe next year! Of course, inspiration stirred some poetic thoughts, but I was in the mood for a challenge. So, I wrote a septet for the first time, and I hope I wrote it correctly. I could only read it so many times before the words began to blur. So, go easy on me, please. 😁

Anyway, bridges are always special, holding some kind of significance, so we were literally in awe. I hope you enjoy!

My photo with the grass in between summer and autumn.
An autumn view of the bridge from Birdsong Hollow. Photo NPS/Marc Muench©

The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge

Arches curve with honor and elegance
as we gaze in awe beneath sun of gold
enticed by crimson autumn elements.
A phenomenal vision to behold,
motorcyclist’s freedom to unfold.
Praised for design and historic facets –
homelands of the Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Natchez.

Note: The rhyme scheme of a septet poem: A 7-line poem that is also known as a Rhyme Royal. Traditionally, Rhyme Royals have the following rhyming sequence: ababbcc.

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65 thoughts on “The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge”

    1. They really are, Mike, and even though I live near the Golden Gate, I’m always in awe each time we drive on it. 🙂 This bridge was incredible with the arches. Thanks so much for your wonderful words, and I’m glad you enjoyed the post. 🤗

  14. I love your words and it looks like a beautiful place, how lucky to be visiting there. it’s probably good you went when you did, as I’ve been hearing that Tennessee is dealing with storm issues

  20. Well, I can never judge poetry forms by rules.

    However, I do know if I like a poem or not, and I LIKE this poem, a lot.

    I find the last line to be special. We must never forget the original inhabitants of our countries. This is not the first time you have cited these tribes.

    No wonder I like you so much!

    💕🌷💕🌷💕 xoxo

    1. I’m happy you don’t judge the rules, Resa 😁, but I’m SO glad you liked this poem! I like freestyle the best or familiar syllabic forms, but occasionally, I need a challenge. And I’m glad you liked the last line, too. There is so much history on the east coast, so I try to add historical elements when the poem calls for it. Thanks so much, my friend! And I like you so much, too! 🤗

      By the way, I finally had the chance to get some photos of an elephant mural that I pass by all the time. I had to take my car in this morning to get the tires checked out, so I walked two blocks to visit the elephants. Two guys were parked on the street, unloading something, and I think they thought I was crazy!

      Anyway, I’m going to do a post this week and link you to it. I don’t know when yet, but watch for it.

      Have a great evening! ❤️🌷🌻🐘🐘🐘

  25. Love this, Lauren. You’ve done justice to this Tennessee treasure with your poetry and photos. I love the contrast between your summer shot and the NPS’s autumn view.

  27. That’s an amazing-looking bridge. I liked the verse you wrote, Lauren, and took speciall note of your mention of the first inhabitants.

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