A Bend In the River

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I lay on the dry silken grass.
Tall thin reeds hide the sun,
but not the deep blue sky.
I watch the woollen clouds
chasing each other,
feel the soothing breeze,
listen to where the waters meet.
The river flows, a soothing strain,
sonority unrestrained.
Lethargy grips my soul.
I am loathe to move, 
I lay supine, quiescent
like a stick in the mud.
Forget the week's travails.
 
Little did I dream that
just round the bend
you too were resting all alone.
We could have met, 
and lay together, hearts entwined.
Would you have crowned my bliss?
Where you really there?
At last I wake and walk around the bend,
only to find that you were gone.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 3/19/2021 7:21:00 PM
Great imagery and feeling of the moments time, Victor.
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Date: 3/17/2021 9:24:00 AM
Hi Victor, You painted such a lovely picture with words. Dreams such as this can seem so real. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day:-)Alexis
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Date: 3/17/2021 4:26:00 AM
You paint a lovely picture. It is serene and dreamy.
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Date: 3/16/2021 10:42:00 PM
Such a lovely penned piece Victor, a tale of what might have been round that corner! Nice insightful thought with such good writing. Take care and blessings always,Gordon
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Date: 3/16/2021 8:59:00 PM
Ohh, the ending is sad but the beauty of nature is well portrayed here, Victor:)
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Date: 3/15/2021 5:05:00 PM
One never knows what’s waiting round the bend, a most enjoyable, peaceful read Victor, the image you create with words is amazing. Belle
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Date: 3/15/2021 11:35:00 AM
Anything is possible around the bend, and that's fascinating to imagine. Your lovely poem contains such serenity and contentment, with a delightful breath of romance. :)
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Date: 3/15/2021 11:29:00 AM
Wonderful images. A great Monday poem to read.
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Date: 3/15/2021 11:29:00 AM
This is lovely Victor. I can see you dreaming and watching the clouds. Nice job. God Bless, JB
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Date: 3/15/2021 7:48:00 AM
You created two frames side by side-- in your awesome, descriptive style--the scenes I can see of two hearts ruminating. Expertly done, as always, Victor. The ending speaks eloquently to what could have been.
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Date: 3/15/2021 5:26:00 AM
I guess we'll never know what awaits around the bend until we travel there. You create a welcome peaceful scene in the first verse. Such beauty deserves to be appreciated. Wonderful writing, Victor!
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Date: 3/15/2021 4:26:00 AM
- Love this dry silken grass ... sounds soft and lovely to lie on ... so sad you did not meet each other, Victor - A lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/15/2021 3:38:00 AM
Was it real or just a daydream?, he'll probably never know Tom
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