Contemplation on a bench of stone This gentle flowing river Once roared through rock Carving swirls in sandstone Deepening the valley Oh, moments of rage it has still Angry waters rush and rise Thunderous crashes echo The landscape ever changing Temperamental river now calm and satisfied Graciously permits a rest at its bank Xingfumama’s PullContinue reading “On a Bench of Stone”
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Nutria
By the river a lazy lunchIt’s mid-morning so more like brunchThe mice don’t care the time of dayPack up the food and move elsewhereBut river otters find me thereOr are they giant rats at play?Nutria I am told they’re calledAs up the bank their bodies crawlChasing dogs and people away. Prompted by Murisopsis – “LookingContinue reading “Nutria”
Rolling Stone
A stone rolls along;In the river’s gentle flow;It’s a long journey.Many obstacles;Bumps and bruises to be sure;Stuck and then set free.As flow turns rapid;The stone’s progress evident;Destination known.Other precious stones;Resting on the riverbed;Tranquil trickle touch. Prompted by https://ronovanwrites.com/2023/04/24/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-459-river-and-rolls/
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