Transient calm waters
Destined to be disturbed
Little ripples form
Growing, spreading
Gaining momentum
Flowing, churning
Dams built for containment
Merely temporary barriers
Rising over, spilling
Unconstrained and free
I contentedly ride the rapids
Cooled by the spraying mist
W3 Prompt #113: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Sarah, prompts us to “Compose an ekphrastic poem inspired by any image of a body of water (ocean, waterfall, lake, etc.). The image you select may be a photo you have taken, art you have created, or any other image you like.”
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Beautiful poem and image! ❤
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Thank you! 😊
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Jennifer this one has so much motion to it! I love how the words gain momentum as you read! Quite lovely! ❤
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Thank you, Val!😊
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That sounds like the perfect activity for a summer day! (K)
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Yes, thank you Kerfe! 😊
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I love this, Jenn! Were you canoeing? Kayaking? ❤
~David
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Thank you, David! No, I was trying to write both metaphorically and from the duck’s perspective in my featured photo, but it didn’t seem to convey that way. Glad you liked it though! 😊
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I was hesitant when I posed the question because I felt like I was missing something… there was no reference to a boat or a human, so I wasn’t quite sure… sorry!
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No worries. I’m quite sure you’re not the only one I confused…
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Lovely rhythm! My kids and I always enjoy watching the ducks at the lake.
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Thank you, Sarah! 😊
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I want to ride the transient calm waters along with the beautiful mallard. 🩵
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A refreshing ride 💦 😊
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hi, Jenn 👋🏻
Just wanna let you know that week’s W3, hosted for the first time ever by the amazing Dawn Minott, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/07/03/w3-prompt-114-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy❣️
Much love,
David
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Reminded me of white water rafting.
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That would feel so nice right now in this blazing heat.
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