My River yet again came to my aid,
The pain and frustration of those
Whose lack of respect, and sheer impoliteness
Was calmed, by my walk along the Avon.
Strolling with camera to hand;
A gentle time, with the sights and sounds
That always seem to bring me peace.
At first the many people with holidaying children,
Shouting and laughing, free from work;
Running, skipping, playing with balls in the park,
Getting wet by the water shooting up from the ground,
The laughter increasing, the wetter they get;
Unbounded happiness for me to see.
The many left behind, I walk into quieter streams.
The swans gliding past with no noise at all,
The pigeons floating in the air
As they reach for the skies, or land in the trees;
Their sounds of repeated coos,
A balm to my calming spirit.
At last to the quietest part, where I stop and commune,
With nature and my spirit, my special time.
My river at my side, my God in my mind.
The anger, almost departed.
Then the fast walk back, the frustration paling in every
Breath laden step, at last I am back to the start.
Anger dissipated.
Frustration gone.
My River has done its work once more.
My saving grace going on for ever,
And will do so for far longer
Than I will ever be able walk beside it.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
Online) - Published: January 22nd, 2025 01:54
- Category: Reflection
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Comments10
Paints a great picture and fingers crossed climate change will be addressed and it'll keep rolling for years to come. m
Thank you Michael, I certainly hope ith will keep rolling for eternity.
Andy
And may that river keep you calm always, how wonderful to see the swans, I've never seen one here, I must ask my Italian friends why their are no swans. 🌹
Thank you Teddy, there are many swans in My River, so wonderful to see.
Andy
A fine write Gold. I'm not seeing much of the rivers this season - in my case, the Thames and Kennet.
Thank you Orchi. You will see them in time.
Andy
Tranquil in my noisy mind, soothing poem. 🙏🏻🕊
Most kind arqios, thank you.
Andy
Nature recaharges our batteries if we allow it to do so. A very peaceful poem of nature doing just that. Lovely
So very true soren,walking with Nature can be so calming.
Andy
An awesomazing poem,
outstanding imagery! 🙏
You've painted a
most splenderous scene,
so picturesque and serene! 🤩
Much enjoyed a pleasure
to read indeed!!
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thank you so much for your very kind words Thad.
Andy
A perfect place to walk to bring balance back into the day. The waters of the river can be so calming. Lovely description here Andy. My kind of poem.
Thank you Cassie. So true that the river can be so calming.
Andy
Excellent write Andy
Much appreciated Tony.
Andy
You're welcome
Good to here that you found peace by the river.Wonderful poem.Excellent
My River is always there for me David, thank you.
Andy
A fine write. You really paint a picture. Nice one.
Most kind Tom, thank you.
Andy
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