Hilda Greenhough Poet Rhyme

Country Setting

A stream, searching its limits, laps the bank.
Water falls gently over a small dam.
Fish nip at flotsam in usual prank,
And find protein at weight less than a gram.

All's well and calm in this country setting
A whiff of wind shuffles a nearby tree,
Yet the shallow banks soon will be letting
Gallons of overflow to be set free.

Soft water's whispers now shriek in a scream.
A precipice grips the liquid off-guard.
It spills its mass in a powerful stream
Down to twirling whirlpool's cold disregard.

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Rowena Velasco September 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM Beautifully written! I love how the calm turns into power—reminds me that even gentle beginnings can grow into unstoppable strength. Hilda Greenhough September 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM Thank you for your comment.

Karen Jones September 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM I love the engaging aesthetics of this charming poem Hilda! You are very creative! Hilda Greenhough September 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM I've been trying new styles in my poetry. Thank you for your encouragement.

Victor Buhagiar August 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM Amazing poem. Great description. Love your poetry Hilda Greenhough August 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM Thank you. I hope to continue for a long time.

Suzanne Delaney August 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM Hi Hilda, Your poem has a great contrast in moods and your descriptions are so picturesque. Nice reading your work today. SuZ Hilda Greenhough August 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM Thank you.

Christopher Delegans August 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM Beautiful poem. You paint such a vivid picture to the point I can see myself there. Hilda Greenhough August 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

Valsa George August 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM Lovely country setting, dear Hilda. When I read this, I am reminded of my own native place in a country setting with a river flowing nearby and small fishes darting up and down nibbling at the floating weeds and algae. Hilda Greenhough August 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Enjoy the rest of beautiful August sunshine.

Gershon Wolf August 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM Lovely narrated, Hilda... At least you are not contending with tsunamis! Hilda Greenhough August 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM No tsunamis. Thank you for reading.

Sotto Poet August 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM Hilda, the scene you have crafted is outstanding. Revealing the toil of the earth's hand. A moment of marvel, artfully framed in nature's embrace. Cheers, friend! Have a great day. Hilda Greenhough August 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM Thank you. Wishing you a happy day too.

Joseph P. DiMino August 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM Nature is never at fault, nor God. We choose where to live and play, bucking the odds. But no one is to blame -- life is a gamble from start to finish. The heart is a risk taker. Very thoughtful, deeply feeling poem. Well done. Hilda Greenhough August 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM Yes. It is written to show nature's incidentals. We always hear a lot about the big stuff. I'm glad it gave you thought

Zyrool Gifford August 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM Hello Hilda, this picture you have painted. Showing nature at work. A wonderful scene beautifully captured. Wishing you a wonderful day, my friend. Hilda Greenhough August 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM It is a scene I remember from childhood, now gone. Thank you for your comment.

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM Nature's caprices are conveyed in a charming manner, through this poem's delightful imagery. Very best wishes. :) Hilda Greenhough August 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM Thank you. May you have a beautiful weekend.

Kim Rodrigues August 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM I like how the title sets the mood for calm then the poem evolves into the unsettling mood. Hilda Greenhough August 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM Thank you. I aimed to put a little movement into the poem.

David Crandall August 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM Thanks for poetic setting of this country scene along the banks of the stream. Hilda Greenhough August 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM I'm honored you enjoyed it.

Paige Hind August 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM "Deep" ! I love "Soft water's whispers now shriek in a scream. A precipice grips the liquid off-guard." :) Hilda Greenhough August 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM Thanks.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 12, 2025 at 6:50 AM - Great description, Hilda :) - Small things in nature that we don't think much about ... but enjoy when one sees it :) - hugs Hilda Greenhough August 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM ~~~~~ Thank you for your comment. I had put this poem aside for a while because I didn't think it had enough movement. I'm glad you understand its nostalgia.