Reflections

sorenbarrett

Reeds piercing water, day begins
Reflections on a pond, here then gone
Ripples of a breeze break water's skins
Melting liquid images drawn

Birthed in blazing color
Pastel shades dim then go
So bright the sun's duller
Brush strokes on pool's canvas glow

Bugs as scratches on a mirror
A bulls eye where by a fish taken
Shattering what was once clear
Awaken from a dream mistaken

Though Sobek's skin is peeled away
In each new surface beauty does lay

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  • rin

    It's fun to find beautiful things that others can't discover.

    • sorenbarrett

      With an open eye and an open brain one can see beauty that is not apparent to most. Thank you so much for your read and comment it is most appreciated

      • rin

        That's right

      • orchidee

        Good write SB.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks so much Orchi appreciate it

        • TobaniNataiella

          Beauty is everywhere and in everything, just in some cases you have to keep digging, Really enjoyed the read, Enjoy your day

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much Tobani yes you only have to look for it to see it. I appreciate the read and most perceptive words

            • TobaniNataiella

              You are very welcome

            • arqios

              Always fascinated me, the cyclical nature of beauty. Not much about this out there but here we are and your poem delivers. A contemplative beauty featuring a 'moulting' Sobek!

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Cryptic your words are of great support and much appreciated

                • arqios

                  You are welcome Soren! 🙏🏻👍🕊️

                • Teddy.15

                  Such beautiful reflections, reminds me of when I was a child and we lived by a gigantic pond. Your nature and all the imagery have come alive. 🌹

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you my poetic friend your words of encouragement are always deeply valued. I have a pond below me where the fish swim through the reeds and the frogs serenade me at night

                  • aDarkerMind

                    enjoyed every line Soren.

                    a pleasure to read my friend.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you very much for the read and comment

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Marshes are beautiful. Where I used to live there was a boardwalk section of the Appalachian trail that cut right through a marsh. Their ecosystems are complex and lush. Wonderful poem that shows beauty in things most people pass right by...or may even find ugly. Love this poem, my friend. ❤️ Here's to Sobek!

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks for the read my friend it is always appreciated and most valued. Have a great day

                      • RSM0812

                        Who is Sobek?

                        • sorenbarrett

                          I thought that many would not know so I put it in the author notes Sobek is the Egyptian god of the marshes

                          • RSM0812

                            Oh ok cool. I really liked the poem. You learn something every day.

                          • Thad Wilk

                            Clapping! 👏👏
                            An outstanding poem
                            and eye pleasing imagery!!💫
                            Great rhyme scheme
                            penned superbly!! 🏆
                            Thanks for sharing much enjoyed!!
                            Best regards ✌️ Thad

                            • sorenbarrett

                              You are too generous my friend.Thank you so much for the read and most kind words of encouragement. Have a great day

                            • Goldfinch60

                              Fine words soren, we all need to see all in our world.

                              Andy

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks Andy I appreciate your kind words and review. Have a wonderful day

                              • Tom Dylan

                                A fine write, Soren. Nicely done.

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you Tom I appreciate that.



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