Aimlessly Drifting

Gently flowing like a breeze
Trickling water so carefree

Not raging as a river flows 
Just peacefully along it goes

Aimlessly drifting this tiny brook
Flowing softly through every nook

Not having a specific destination
Just longing for some appreciation

Passing through a forest of trees
Wildflowers and fallen leaves

Until at last it eventually meets
A mighty flowing stream or a creek


Copyright © 2010   Lena “Lolita” Townsend

*For Brian’s “Flow, River, Flow” contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Pettit Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Another fine well written presentation. Your couplets are descriptive with good rhyming. An enjoyable read.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 1:23 PM
Congrats Lolita on your winning poem in the Flow River Flow contest.. well deserved win from your gifted pen ... I have been serving on Jury Duty and not been on Soup for almost two weeks now...so catching up today before going back this week to serve until trial is over... talk soon... luv.. blessings... Linda-Marie..
Fraser Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Lena, many congratulations on your win in Brian's fine contest >> James
Augustus Avatar
January 14, 2010 at 12:43 PM
I like how you make the little brook have a longing to be more and to have a bigger purpose. It doesn't want to stop at just being aimless. Congratulations on placing with this piece! I think you can definitely relate this to life itself.
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January 14, 2010 at 5:45 AM
Congratulations Lena, on your success in Brian’s “Flow River, Flow” contest with this picturesque poem. It's easy to see why you are a winner. I love ir from trickle to a might stream or creek. . Your poetic skills shine. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Dietrich Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 7:25 PM
congratulations on placing with this cute little poem. Andrea
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January 12, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations, Lena !
Witt-King Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Lovely write, Lena Lolita....congratulations!
Haick Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Excellent poem, Lena! Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Flow, River, Flow" Contest! Great job! Peace, Audrey
Johnson Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Congratulations on your win with your gentle river. Love, Joyce
George   Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 1:09 AM
Beautiful poem, Lolita. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. Love, Lainie
Strand Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Lena.Rgds Brian.My latest contest RHYME TIME is now open
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January 9, 2010 at 10:30 AM
So much depth in this poem for the reader to enjoy. I like how the river and emotion connect. Good luck in the contest. Karen
Strand Avatar
January 6, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Lena.Rgds
Brown Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us today Lena. May your writing take you to new heights each and every day. I wish you the best in Brian's contest. Love, Carol
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January 4, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Awesome! beautiful imagery! Good luck on the contest. Happy new year, Caroline.
Guzzi Avatar
January 4, 2010 at 1:41 PM
such peace..a joy to read! Light & Love
Goff Avatar
January 4, 2010 at 9:50 AM
I can feel and hear this stream with your excellent poem! thanks! Lena! jimbo
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