Have fun and enjoy, everyone! Because after all, “there are no
limitations when it comes to love…” ~ Arlee Bird
Chains of a Rolling Stone
And gladly, I went—headlong.
Attaching as moss to a rolling stone
Enraptured by hymns of birdsong
Basking through seasons, we
flourished
‘Neath cottonwood canopies; dense
Little was ever discouraged
and everything seemed to make sense
Till sunrays were hindered by
branches that swayed
As wind gusted foul-natured scents
from the swell of the river,
collecting its prey;
ending our game of pretense.
Oh, still do I roam the kitten-soft
banks,
Remains of my haven, my home
afloat with content, and free of the
shanks
once chained to a rolling stone.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” ~ Dr.
Seuss
Hi Deidre,
ReplyDeleteYour poem suits the picture and made me reflect upon my past. I like looking at the flow of bodies of water in a river.
I also like the timing and the way you built up the intensity then mellowed down to your conclusion.
Great job.
Shalom,
Patricia
Thank you, Pat :-) I've always found the flow of a river soothing as it rushes ever on, not unlike emotions;-)
DeleteLovely prose, and I think that Dr. Seuss quote is epic.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Crystal! I thought the quote went nicely;-)
DeleteBeautiful poem. Your prose is spot on. You sure know how to create an image with words. "Attaching as moss to a rolling stone" loved that line!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem. Your prose is spot on. You sure know how to create an image with words. "Attaching as moss to a rolling stone" loved that line!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chrys! Sometimes reflecting - without regrets - is as good for the soul as the time you enjoyed making the memory.
DeleteHi, dear Deidre!
ReplyDeleteWow. I realize that is an incomplete sentence but it bears repeating. Wow. You fashioned a beautiful poem, dear friend, one that filled my mind with images and triggered bittersweet memories. It brought a tear to my eye and, at the same time, a smile to my lips. As always I thank you for massaging my brain and touching my heart.
Hello there, Shady!
DeleteComing from a master of words such as you, I am truly honored by your comment. Thank you, my friend:-)
Lovely quote, and beautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Yolanda! I've always loved that quote and thought it went well with the premise of my poem.
DeleteNow I want to take a walk in the woods. "Kitten-soft banks"--love that imagery.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to inspire, and thank you, Tamara!
DeleteBeautiful. Made me nostalgic. Playing along creek banks was my favorite thing to do as a child- and you paint that magical place perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth:-) Though I was raised in the desert, I've always been fascinated by rivers, creeks and streams - I'm actually fond of puddles too;-)
DeleteThe swell of the river, collecting its prey - very nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alex! Glad you stopped by:-)
DeleteAs always, you are a wonder with words. Such beautiful imagery and contemplative thoughts. Very, very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
Thank you, Arlee:-) And thank you (and Guillie) even more for creating this opportunity to share. You have such a way of coaxing folks off the sidelines!
DeleteWhat a lovely poem! I have always been, and always will be, in love with the water. Whether it be the ocean, a river, a pond, or even a little creek, they all hold magic, and you captured the magic of a river beautifully with your words. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan:-) Having peeked at your blogs this morning, you have a tremendous talent for expressionism and I'll be returning for more:-)
DeleteDiedre, you captivated me with your imagery--'those kitten-soft banks'...beautifully moving. Life's experiences maybe unable to be recaptured, but we learn by every experience.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise :-) And may every experience inspire!
DeleteWow, this is beautiful. Your imagery is amazing. I loved the "kitten-soft banks" and "attaching as moss to a rolling stone" - simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
Michele at Angels Bark
Thank you, Michele:-) I enjoyed your post as well and am glad you came by!
DeleteLovely poem. Filled with Nostalgia.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Misha :-) One of the best aspects of reflections is that we see ourselves so clearly;-)
Delete"Little was ever discouraged
ReplyDeleteand everything seemed to make sense..."
Love this. Excellent contribution, Deidre—thanks so much for joining the Lost & Found hop!
Guilie @ Quiet Laughter
Thank you, Guillie:-) I'm glad to have been a part of it!
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