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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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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A fine write Gold. But getting bit chilly for me now to SIT by the River. I see it in passing, even if a brisk walk! And we've seen that River for millions of years now. Has it changed at all?! lol.
Thanks Orchi, MY River is fine at the moment.
Andy
Simply lovely images flow one into the other as tributaries to the flow of the poem itself. I loved the line of fish kissing air. Indeed they do but so nicely placed like a bubble itself in the surface of the poem. The poem leaves a light, bright and airy feel that is almost ethereal. A most pleasant read my friend.
Your words are so kind soren, thank you.
Andy
My pleasure Andy
natures beauty
So true Norman, thank you.
Andy
most welcome
Your river poems are oh so inspiring, Andy🙏🏻🕊️👍🏻
Much appreciated Rik, thank you.
Andy
Most welcome, Andy 🙏🏻🕊️
I always pictured your river as being isolated. I really could appreciate the life and colour it provided.
Thanks Andy.
There are many people that walk along it and all are caring. Thank you Dave.
Andy
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