A Simple Whim- POTD

How I wish to scuttle alone, over a gentle river, from bank to bank, in a small boat, rowed with a bamboo pole. The call of the wild is an irresistible call, to venture into the silken waters, to feel the wind and look at the blue sky with nimbus clouds drawing strange patterns, when seagulls’ fly, shrieking over my head, and sense the misty spray of water when weary hours shall sink to blend with the soothing sibilance of the river, winding its way through woods and plains!
October. 23.2022 ~Placed Eighth~ POEM OF THE DAY A Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest
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Mcconnell Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Lovely piece Valsa, with good imagery and insightfulness too. Congratulations on the POTD, well done! Blessings always,Gordon
Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 8:13 PM
This is so lovely! The adventure of it all! Congratulations on POTD, Valsa!
Cunningham Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 12:37 AM
Belated congratulations Valsa, well deserved too. Tom
Roper Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 12:11 PM
Back with congratulations on your win, in Brian's contest. Many blessings friend
Agustin Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 11:35 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... letting me enjoy your shared simple whim. God bless you.
Parker Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 11:32 PM
Lovely POTD, Miss Valsa. :o)
George Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 8:11 PM
So glad that this poem of mine is chosen as POTD. Thanks dear friends for all your Congratulations and encouragement. I have been away traveling to a close relative who is lying sick at the terminal stage. So couldn't respond to your comments, but shall do in time.
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 7:33 PM
Beautiful verse, Valsa, congratulations on POTD
Nicole Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 6:43 PM
"To feel the wind and look at the blue sky." I want to be in that moment right now, and with your words, I can be. This is beautiful, soft and serene. My heart is smiling, Valsa. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Anaya Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 2:58 PM
On a riverboat, listening to the muted swishing as we paddle along. Congratulations on POTD, Valsa! Wonderful choice.
Mccann Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Congratulations, Valsa. That soothing sibilance does it for me! Elizabeth
Buhagiar Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 1:03 PM
Dear Valsa, a belated congrats to your POTD. Charming.
Slaughter Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 11:19 AM
This is very nice, Valsa, but I must admit I prefer to do my "boat scuttling" in my easy chair across from the TV tuned to the Travel Channel. A good choice for POTD, though.
Gorelick Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 11:16 AM
I hope I'll wind up there on a raft in my dreams tonight. Congratulations on your POTD. Flowing and masterfully crafted, Valsa!
Proxenos Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 11:10 AM
What a beauty my dear friend Valsa - you explain and describe this gem with such warmth and longing. Congratulations on POTD - so deserved. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Poet Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Back with heartfelt Congratulations on your POTD. This poem is one of my Fave already. Enjoy this honor dear Valsa.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 9:06 AM
Wow! How much I love your serene poem with soothing descriptive images! This is what I wish too! Congratulations on your POTD and fabulous win. Love ~ Mala
Y. Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 9:03 AM
WoW! Valsa, You created such a stunning scene with your skillful hand. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the rest of your day-Alexis
Alex Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 9:01 AM
Wow! So graciously done! Congratulations!
Lawless Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 8:20 AM
SIGN ME UP. BEAUTIFULLY DONE VALSA
Hankins Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 7:41 AM
Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Valsa!
Dietrich Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 7:35 AM
Congrats on that POTD I see you got. You did a great writing of description. Hope it wins with Brian too.
Baker Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 7:26 AM
Congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD, Valsa. Seems like a serene rendezvous with nature. A nice pleasant day of peacefulness. I liked the flow and the sprinkling of alliteration. Another FAV for me! Enjoy your special day, my dear friend. Bill
Wolf Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 7:05 AM
Huzzah!! Poetry Soup joins you, hearkening to 'the call of the wild!' Congratulations, Valsa!! on POTD. Blessings, Gershon
Gondolf Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 6:46 AM
You paint a serene picture, Valsa, congrats on POTD. John
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