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Streams of Consciousness

rivers,rivers stream my mind spring forth images,to find rivers,rivers tribute sing brooks,babbling,bubbling bring rivers,rivers scenes of strife healing waters of life rivers,rivers follow me ebbing,slowly to the sea rivers,rivers carry me into realms of poetry This poem was the inspiration for my latest contest. Willam James coined the title phrase as he thought every definite image of the mind is steeped in the'free' water flow around it.

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James Fraser

Date: 1/9/2010 10:03:00 AM

Cracking poem Brian, thank you for sharing >> James

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2010 3:26:00 PM

I love the repitition of it, flowing like the streams you describe. And the phrase "into realms of poery" So cool! andrea

Marty Owens

Date: 1/2/2010 9:00:00 PM

Beautiful..Enjoyed reading...Marty

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/2/2010 8:23:00 PM

What would we do without you Brian..this has made my day. BG

Elaine George

Date: 1/2/2010 5:10:00 PM

Wow! is all I can say on this one. Elaine

Derrick Burton

Date: 1/2/2010 1:20:00 PM

A beautiful and flowing piece you wrote here. Have a great day. :):)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/2/2010 10:31:00 AM

Wonderful explanation Brian and thankxxx for the insight into how contests of yours are determined with great inspiration from so many different poets... my entry flowed from my interest in the Egyptian culture and Cleopatra's era of dynasty... of course the movie helps with the pomp and circumstance of the spectacle it was... but I luv the creative challenge u present to us poets to enhance our writing abilities.. blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/2/2010 8:16:00 AM

Such a wonderful inspiration, as is your new contest!! :) Thank you for giving us something new to reach for!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/2/2010 7:29:00 AM

Yes I too loved this more expansive write of yours. Brian has Literary Love Afairs been judged? I can't find the results? Soup me? Light & Love

P Sheart

Date: 1/2/2010 6:47:00 AM

Brian, Very beautiful Brian! I can honestly say that without the river my spirit wouldn't be the same. I've been communing with it all my life. Love Light Patty

Sean Kelly

Date: 1/2/2010 4:39:00 AM

Got it nailed , here , Brian ; you and Mr. James , Flow onnnnnnnnnn .....

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/2/2010 2:05:00 AM

It seems that way. Our thoughts run rampid but we can halt them. They are a stream and satan can control or God whichever one we chose. Keep the ideas coming and pen flowing. Sara

Kim Hilliker

Date: 1/2/2010 1:28:00 AM

Rivers can be so tranquill and powerful. Nice write.