I sit by My River, the sun shining softly about me;
The water gliding slowly by, with barely a ripple
To break its smooth passage as it passes by,
Seemingly to eternity
A circle of ripples break the mirror-like surface
As a fish kisses the air from below the water;
The ripples slowly getting wider and less distinct,
Until they disappear, and all is smooth again.
Swans glide by, imperious in their looks.
Their feathers so white and precisely formed;
Their reflections in the water, so perfect,
That they are indistinguishable from the real.
The slow passage of a barge creeps by,
A friendly wave of acknowledgement
Between myself and those on board;
Enjoying their life at four miles per hour.
The speed and sibilance of a canoe pass,
Causing barely a wave as the slim hull
Cuts through the water with absolute ease;
The waves sighing at the river bank beneath me.
Ducks with their iridescent green heads
Come swimming by, squabbling and quacking
In search of food and females,
Until they climb onto the bank to rest.
I leave My River, safe in the knowledge
That it will always be there for me;
For those days when I need the peace,
And the calm, that it brings to me.
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A real treat Andy and very much enjoyed .. Neville
Most kind Neville, thank you.
Andy
A fine River write Gold.
Thank you Orchi.
You describe the peace and tranquility a river can bring into our lives. Everything slows down to a snail’s pace, and being close to nature is a blessing. Lovely writing Andy. Your posted music is well chosen for your theme. Have a great day.
Most kind Cassie, My River means so much to me and has done for many, many years.
Andy
Another painting of peace and tranquility all in words, magnificently laid down in layers and blending to achieve those emotions. I can see it clearly Andy and it calls to me.
Thank you soren, it always calls me as well.
Andy
That is splendid Andy, I need my river, a river, any river badly! I've always lived close to the water.
So kind arqios, yes My River is so important to me.
Andy
Takes you to a beautiful and tranquil place, very well written, Thank you
It certainly does Tobani, thank you.
Andy
You are very welcome
Down by the riverside. Peaceful and so much to see. 🌹
Very true Teddy, I can always see new things by My River. Thank you.
Andy
There's nothing I could possibly add to that - your river is the winner, Andy.
It certainly is Dave, thank you.
Andy
Nature the panacea for modernity.
Nice work Andy.
John
So true John, thank you.
Andy
Excellent write Andy
Thank you Tony.
Andy
You're welcome
I enjoyed that river with you, Andy. Good write.
So do I Jerry, thank you.
Andy
What a wonderful scene and and an amazing poem.It took me down to the river.I could here a band of choir voices singing."I met my little brown eyed girl down by the river side."
So kind David, thank you.
Andy
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