this new year brings in
a swollen fat bellied Thames
unable to contain his over gorging
on plentiful winter rain
falling falling
relentless falling
he belched
his belly burst in a fit of pique
a stretch too far for fast flowing
manic moving water
as trouser belt gave way
spilling over sandy park
and the fields of the flood plain
while river remained raging
seething and speeding downstream
flooded fields transformed
into a scene of wonderland of
breathtaking wonder lakes as
graceful willow trees bathed
knee deep
swans have found their heaven
so have i as i stand nearby
watching as they swim towards
wooden fencing separating
the old garden of mum and dads
cardinal close home
what would they make of this
my eyes smiled in thought
caught up in the reverie
of a one off occasion
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- Comment from author about the poem: No longer a one off. The heavy rain has ensured the Thames has burst its banks again, for a repeat performance, this week . Stunning to look at nature, in all its moods.
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After getting comfortable reading your poem, I laughed at the Comment from author.
Thank you rin. Yes, the one off has gone out the window:) climate change I guess . More floods to come. Thanks for stopping by.
Oh wow! What a lovely poem. I often wonder how good photographers can click stunning pictures of perfectly everday scenes. Perhaps this poem is an example of such occurance. I read the line 'as trouser belt gave way' again and again - just fantastic!
Thank you. I do take photographs that I can turn into poetry. The line you picked out, I saw our river, Father Thames, like Father Christmas. Too much eating over the holiday season made him loosen his belt. I appreciate you stopping by.
Some memories are tied in with the season and the seeming fickleness of weather. Thoroughly enjoyed Cassie!
Very many memories. Outside the garden and home where my mum and dad used to live. No flooding then. Strange that out of a burst river and the hell that can cause, there is so much beauty. A few homes were flooded sadly. Looks as though it is going to be more frequent. Thank you for stopping by.
Wow! Indeed, here in the Northeast of the US, we just received some much needed drain. The mood over here has been a prolonged drought and wildfires! The Delaware River looks like a babbling brook, even with the rain we just got. 😬 Indeed, nature is tempermental! So, if you get sick of the rain and can find a way, we’ll take some! 🤪 That aside, what a wonderful poem, my friend! ❤️
Thank you for your kind words Tristan. Sorry to hear of the drought and wild fires in your region. I would gladly channel our excess out to you if I could:) So pleased you enjoyed this poem written earlier in the year. No longer a one off, we have just had a repeat performance this week. Have a great day.
You're welcome Cassie, and thank you for your concern. It has been wild here...it's been quite awhile since we had a drought like this. I am sure, though, colder precipitation is on its way. L🥶L. Thank you for this delightful share and reminder of nature's omnipresent reach. I hope you have aa great day too! ❤️
Empathy aplenty from the east coast of Australia, as I try to decide when to shop between downpours. The only difference may be our relative temperatures, Cassie.
You too have heavy downpours? Yes, I guess your clime on the East coast is much warmer than ours. The floods here actually create alot of beauty but sadly some households suffer the hurt. Thanks for stopping by Dave.
Yr welcome. Yes - and not only Aussie and UK according to the news. Five minutes ago, I was thinking that the large fires North and South each year had already pushed the world over the climate change tipping point. Now I wonder if temp rise-more evaporation-more rain might douse the fires and bring an equilibrium…. Who am I? ‘Sit down and shut up ‘ - from the back.
You have painted a picture of nature in all of its turmoil and beauty. What we, as people see as disaster is merely a cleansing of nature. She has her Waze that we do not understand, but only can admire a beautiful poem Cassie.
I like that viewpoint Soren. a cleansing of nature. I will remember that. Thank you for your thoughtful review and stopping by today.
Awesome poem poetess!!
You never know what surprises
mother nature has in store
for us! 😱
Poetic perfection just flows
throughout each line,
Exhilarating awesomeness! 🤩
Thanks for sharing!! 😊
Best wishes 🍀 🤗 🌹 Thad
Thank you Thad . That is a lot of encouragement coming my way. Nature can be so fickle. Destroys and leaves beauty behind in its wake. Floods at the beginning of the year, returned again. Best wishes to you too.
Good write C.
Thank you Orchi. Floods this week, but incredibly beautiful across the meadows close to the river.
Excellent write
Thank you Tony. Appreciate your visit.
You're welcome
I used to live in Richmond, love your poetic imagery of the Thames a river I simply love. Thank goodness for the Greenwich gates though. 🌹
Dear Teddy, the Thames has burst its banks in quite a few places in its rush to get all that excessive rain, downstream and out to sea. Sad that homes are under water, and yet the flooded meadows look so peaceful and beautiful. Richmond is a lovely place. The Thanes is dear to me too. Happy Sunday dear poet. 🌹
What a wonderful look at a natural event.A very positive and delightful poem.Excellent
Thank you David for your lovely comment. Much appreciated. Have a happy Sunday.
Wow. You pain this picture with vivid imagery. Stay dry.
So much rain Thomas and floods resulting from the river bursting its banks. Many thanks for stopping by.
Nature shows us time and time again, what little power we really have, really enjoyed the read.
You are so right. There is little we can do when nature decides to let off steam. We are powerless. Pleased you enjoyed my efforts and thanks for stopping by.
Your very welcome
The Avon near us did as well but not as bad as it has done in the past.
Andy
Floods in many places Andy sadly. So sorry for those whose homes are ruined.
Many thanks for your thoughts.
I sit here & feel as though watching a moment flow by .. every detail accentuated .. and uncannily good Cassie .. Neville
Thank you my friend. A snapshot in time. Taken from a photograph. Description and imagery often paramount in my writes. Have a happy and restful Sunday.
Very nice. leaves me wondering if this describes a good or not so good thing. "graceful willow trees bathed" is killer line.
knee deep "
Thank you Dan for sharing your thoughts. Pleased for the feedback. Have a good day.
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