Cold River Run

Cold river run, November morn,
past village sleeping, day yet born.
Dark, murky waters pass the quay
absorb each sound along the way.

An ice-cold flow that numbs like death.
Those passing see white, misty breath.
Though laced with ice its soul must flow
to seek out deltas wide and slow.

Late fall has seen harsh wind and flake.
Cold river knows it's autumn's wake.
It drifts past field and icy glen,
and speaks the season's last, 'amen.'

Long past our village, down its course,
cold river warms without remorse.
It knows new waters meld upstream,
to speak November's frigid theme.

                        Cold River Run
                        11-15-14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 8:56 AM
I live on Lake Okanagan in Kelowna. We are considered desert. We have had amazing weather for the last two months. If you like mountains, lakes, golf courses and wineries, this s the place to visit.
Baumgarn Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 1:49 AM
Yes, I remember they filmed the movie, "clan of the cave bear" in B.C. and I just thought it was breathtaking country. I would love the water the mountains, but I gave my wine card back, LOL. When still married we went to a couple wineries to visit for my wife who loves good wine. There is something terribly earthy and wonderful about the craft of fermenting the grape. Have a great day, Richard.
Andronic Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 6:14 PM
cool - cold river is welcome :)
Baumgarn Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 1:21 AM
Thanks for commenting on my poem, Cold River. Memories of last November where I live. Hope to see you on here again. Thanks
Lamoureux Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Bravo, well done! I come from Northern Ontario so I have an appreciation for cold water. I now live in Beautiful British Columbia in the Okanagan Valley on the shores of Lake Okanagan.
Baumgarn Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 5:06 AM
Sorry for not replying earlier, Richard. Yes, isn't British Columbia one of the most beautiful places on earth? Time by quiet moving water is so peaceful. Have a good one.
Gorelick Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 3:04 AM
I love this, glad I stopped by this one. I will e back again to visit your work. BG
Baumgarn Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 1:25 AM
I just figured out how to reply to a comment, after about three months. Sorry, but I appreciate your kinds words about Cold River. I was happy with that poem 'cause I thought it sounded out rhythmically and fell together well. I appreciate your kinds word, Barbara. Be Blessed
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