“I am back” I say to My River.
It has been so long,
So long since I could walk,
Walk by its side.
The floods have abated
And My River is back,
Its water flowing gently,
Flowing gently by my side,
Barely a ripple to be seen
Except where the swans sail by
In their elegant style,
So calm,
So beautiful.
Then I see the ducks
Sitting on the land,
Bathing in the sun,
So elegant in their iridescence,
At peace with nature.
I walk further
With the trees for company,
The new life
Springing from their buds.
I come to my turning point,
My friend, the Willow, is there,
Is there to greet me,
Greet me as she always does.
Her branches weep for me
In tears of joy,
Glad to see me again
As I am seeing her.
I greet her with a smile,
A smile of joy
At natures beauty,
And natures resilience.
Happiness pervades my heart
As I walk back along My River
Knowing that all is well,
And My River will always be there,
Be there for me.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I am back to walking with My River after the serious flooding that has stopped people walking by it in safety. The picture is of the willow that I am writing about.
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All is well. Good write GF
Yes it is SC, thank you.
Andy
A fine write Gold. Hoping for more Spring-like weather for walks?
If the battle-fields had flooded in 1066, I would never have mucked it all up. Doh!
Those walks will become part of my life.
Beautiful tree - beautiful poem!
Thank you Fred, most kind.
Andy
The river through our village is more like a large stream again. All the little islands have emerged as have the little red flags which denote locations of water vole presence (holes droppings , sightings). So uplifting - couldn't spot any fish but they'll be there - my wife and I take a different route each day as our allowed 'exercise'. Looking forward to todays walk in sunshine again - it is all so uplifting in these sad times.
And your poem captures it all - keep writing Andy - I allways enjoy your postings.
I am glad your stream is back and all is fine. Enjoy your escapes into the fresh air as I do.
Keep well
Andy
That river of yours does you a power of good. But you are supposed to be self isolating you vulnerable old codger!
Lovely writing from you today goldfinch.
Being an old codger means that I am sometimes forgetful - very useful excuse to walk along My River.
Thank you d a, much appreciated, I hope you are well and will remain the same.
Andy
Wonderfully positive your postings and thank you for sharing your walk - I love the graceful willow.
Thank you Fay. It is a beautiful tree,
Andy
A splendid ramble is what this reader needed after being cooped up indoors... and that is exactly what you afford my dear GF60... that is also one superb example of a willow tree sir..... stay safe and well.... 😎👍
Thank you Neville, much appreciated.
Keep Well
Andy
BRIAN HERE ~ Thanks for sharing the Dankworths ~ Jonny & Cleo ~ I have seen them in Concert ~ Spine Tingling ! May Jonny RIP. We love rivers and have one near our Home with a Woodland and our fave tree is a gnarled OAK ! Home to sqirrels - birds and countles insectivora ! We are fortunate to have such a natural site within walking distance.
Love the Poem (and in answer to your *Q* a while back) we love *Free Verse* provided it scans and yours always does ~ and is a delight to read ~ AMEN !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
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Thank you Brian, glad to hear that you have nature near to you.
Andy
beautiful tree and poem andy! We are having problems with river flooding here too...hopefully more beautiful sunshine filled days ahead!
Thank you Christina, hope the floods have subsided like ours have.
May those sun filled days be forever with you.
Andy
Hey Andy! Stumbled upon your blog and I am glad. Keep writing.
Sanjana
Hi Sanjana, I am glad that you found me, welcome to MPS.
Andy
Thank you Andy!
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