Like River Grass

Cassie58

behold tall bold river grass 

as it sways in a westerly morning

breakfast breeze 

 

moving with overhead cloud 

before its flexible backbone 

returns  to o’clock 

 

while biscuit coloured foxtail plumes 

brush the cool dry air 

in feather duster tickles 

 

as the whole cycle repeats 

like a stuck stylus when i recall  

our own species 

 

how we can bend with 

wind change to bounce back 

after a battering 

 

while some sadly break 

to become crushed by 

all that’s belligerent 

 

not all are resilient 

not all can go with the flow 

for even in a lakeside show 

 

casualties of cruelty 

inflicted by fickle ways of nature 

lie bruised and bleeding 

 

 

  • Author: Cassie58 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 6th, 2024 13:41
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Goldfinch60

    Wonderful words Cassie, but Nature's beauty always abounds in our lives.

    Andy

    • Cassie58

      Many thanks Andy. I do very much appreciate nature. Have a great weekend.

    • Neville



      Perfectly formed, smooth as silk and flowing both steadily and credibly throughout .. so very much enjoyed .. Neville

      • Cassie58

        Thank you my friend. Be sure to have a great weekend. I’ll raise my glass to you this evening 🍷

      • Teddy.15

        So very elegant and ever, I do see and feel.such beauty in these.limes metaphor could be for so many other.meanings too.



        while some sadly break

        to become crushed by

        all that’s belligerent



        not all are resilient

        not all can go with the flow

        for even in a lakeside show

        Beautiful writing dear Cassie58. 🌹

        • Cassie58

          Dear Teddy, many thanks for leaving me such an encouraging review. I do enjoy writing about nature. Be sure to have a great weekend . 🌹

          • Teddy.15

            Excuse my typos lol I did just realise. You are always truly welcome 🌹

          • Cloie

            This poem beautifully illustrates nature's resilience, drawing parallels to human strength in overcoming challenges. Through vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection, it captures the essence of bouncing back after adversity. Great work!

            • Cassie58

              Thank you dear Cloie for leaving me such a thoughtful review. I appreciate your words of appreciation. Have a good weekend.

            • peto

              I love how you can look at the grass breeze clouds in such a way
              Then get on to our own species
              How "we can bounce back"
              The last 3 verses are amazing
              Thoroughly enjoyed reading

              • Cassie58

                Thank you peto for stopping by. I appreciate your encouraging words. Have a great weekend.

              • Thoughtless

                I enjoyed the use of an extended metaphor, which is hard to do. Thank you for your insight.

                • Cassie58

                  Many thanks for your visit and thoughtful comment. Most appreciated.

                • Thomas W Case

                  Powerful and beautifully written.

                  • Cassie58

                    Many thanks Thomas. Have a great Wednesday.



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