Being There
And as if reason had anything to do with it
As the river flowed, almost as if through me
And in the shallowness of the brook
The coolness of its essence a small, constant swiftness
That sent the length of my hair freely floating
As if the water were snow, being just deep enough
My arms would move, pushing upon the wetness
And as if I could fly through its current
I would mark the water, as I had done with snow
Angelically, serenely, with my presence
I would hold in reverence all that was about me
Touching upon its remarkableness
To even the field beyond
Where I could see the lilies that where present
And I would tremble not from the cold
But from the grandness that was inescapable
I am transparent at those times; being still…
So even my breath longs to linger, even after its time
As the river flowed, almost as if through me
And in the shallowness of the brook
The coolness of its essence a small, constant swiftness
That sent the length of my hair freely floating
As if the water were snow, being just deep enough
My arms would move, pushing upon the wetness
And as if I could fly through its current
I would mark the water, as I had done with snow
Angelically, serenely, with my presence
I would hold in reverence all that was about me
Touching upon its remarkableness
To even the field beyond
Where I could see the lilies that where present
And I would tremble not from the cold
But from the grandness that was inescapable
I am transparent at those times; being still…
So even my breath longs to linger, even after its time


7 Comments:
Really nice poem. I am holding a secret contest on my blog "Altered Art and Assemblage"...Everyone who comments on a post will be entered to win a blank journal at the end of a two week period...this one ends November 7th. The first three comments will receive a free greeting card and envelope. Thanks!
I love this. The imagery is beautiful and the rhythm delightful!
Incredible. Powerful. Flowing. A high-water mark in a time of drought – Thank you for sharing . . .
breathtaking...
Will your future novel be filled with poems also ?
i think it's very nice. thanks for sharing.
http://evelgal.blogspot.com
Serpthia, beautiful poetry, never stop writing, it's in your soul!
Hello,
I just want to thank everyone for the kind remarks. They're deeply appreciated.
evelgal, though I'm a published poet, the book I'm writing is a thriller.
Well, again, thank you.
And if you allow me to be so bold I would like to offer up a hug to each of you for your kindness.
Hugs,
Serpthia
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