Arunansu Ii

Arunansu 2

the woman loved his name
for it reminded her of water
great rivers broad and deep

the Nile in full flood invades its lands
like a lover softly stealing upon a mate
showering with a caress of rapids white and blue

the Ganges bottomless soul 
carries blessings to the sea  a flow 
of spirits pass along the wheel to Nirvana

Amazon mystery steeped
those forever lost
explore it still

Mississippi carried the Mark
music plucked from memories
ride the flood on paddle wheels

all of these things
were, to her, pooled 
in his name Arunansu.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 10/28/2017 1:36:00 PM
YES! This is so cool! The way you bring in the different bodies of water and senses and history together. The title, Arunansu - means part of the sun and is an Indian name. I had to look it up! Life path for the astrology minded. A wonderful title for this beautiful poem. <3
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Patricia Cresswell
Date: 10/28/2017 2:41:00 PM
Thank you so much for taking the time to look up the name 'Arunansu'. Thank you for letting me know.
Date: 10/28/2017 7:46:00 AM
Very clever poem--love the way you described the many rivers to bring home her feelings!
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Date: 10/28/2017 9:37:00 AM
Thank you so much.
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