This is my abstract painting of my favorite hiking trail. On this trail you hike up, and up, until you finally reach the top, where you feel as if you can touch the sky. Looking down everything is so small. The towns are all laid out before you in grids, orderly and neat, but here, on Cascade Trail, you feel far away from civilization. Here at the top you can hike for days. Hiking Cumberland Trail* By William A Poppen Snap, crack, snap -- twigs break underneath Each burst is music fed deep into her heart Balmy air blows crisp across her cheek A kiss as sweet as a daughter's caress Pride inhaled with each labored breath Seventeen miles of inclines and slopes Over fallen trees and swollen creeks Intentional steps, stitches of success sewn into the blanket of her soul as she wanders along the path of her journey to renewal This oil on gallery canvas is vibrant and sensuous with a medium textural appeal. The sides have been carefully painted in a wrap around effect as I feel this finishes the work and makes it ready for immediate display. There is no need to frame unless it is your personal preference. This work will also come wired for your convenience. The painting is signed on the front and is signed and titled on the back. The work will be safely shipped and will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.