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Whispers of An African River - Mana Pools National Park

Ripples of blue and silver dance impala males jump and prance In a land where imagination roams to and fro and the waters of old eb and flows Dust holds memories from near and far The sky, escarpment, and water beat out a rhythm of The dreams of many, the thoughts of a few, ZAMBEZI, O MIGHT OF THE SOUTHERN HINTER LANDS OF AFRICA GIVING AND TAKING. YOUR PRIDE IN LIFE IS LIVED YOUR COURSE DIRECTED BY THE THINGER OF THE MASTER DESIGNER FORCE AND STRENGTH BOW BEFORE HIS MIGHTY HAND Deep is the current and long is the stride of Him who taught you as a child O ZAMBEZI, where your banks and streams will go. Were you there at the beginning? To see His plan, hear His words, savor His counsel. Take heed to give life as He has given you so much life. The sound of life echoes long and hard through this valley below the falls and the open sea. Elephants, hippos, and lions create and compose an elegant cacophony. Animals play on the banks,Birds dance on the wind. The escapement sits and watches. Ever still, but never stagnate Mana Pools, place of meaning. Where water parted mountains a mellinia ago. Escarpments looking north and south, watching, waiting, guarding. Life here moves at leisure, no race. The life of hustle and bustle has no place. In a way, even time and space seem pleasantly married together So whether you a travel from far or near, they meet you and greet you and treat you. Here on the flood plains. Where a recollection of memories are locked away in the safe of sentimentally. To a feast of the soul, spirit, mind, and body. Where you can relax and let worry be forgotten.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 1/20/2013 5:35:00 PM
Nice featured poem~SKAT
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Date: 1/20/2013 9:40:00 AM
Good morning Tim, :-) Congratulations with your featured poem of the week. Take care and have yourself a lovely Sunday.... always & forever *LINDA
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Date: 12/6/2012 9:30:00 PM
Enjoyed your memorable verse filled with all the exciting imagery and metaphors! Thanks for sharing and welcome to PS, Tim. Annalise
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Date: 12/4/2012 12:50:00 PM
Tim, , stopping by 2 welcome U into the soup. First I will start by reading your epic verse about the African River silent voice. good image. Good verse if you ask me. Wishing you the best success with your poetry. ~SKAT~
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Date: 12/3/2012 9:23:00 PM
Tim...good thinking at the end..... enjoyed stopping by tonight~Always~PD
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Date: 12/3/2012 7:20:00 AM
I`m from Zimbabwe and I love your poem which appreciates our natural wonders! Im sure you`ve seen the majestic Victoria Falls and hope you are enjoying the weather here and the absence of snow during the festive season! -Yvette Lisa
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Date: 12/3/2012 4:18:00 AM
awesome share...thank you Tim.. may the beautiful scenery of your write decorate readers days...have a fabulous day <3 Sk
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Tim Marks
Date: 12/3/2012 4:58:00 AM
Thanks... Hoping to post more stuff up. Mostly about the African Bush and Zimbabwe in particular

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