Her Shape

She moves in undulating beauty, a figure of mystery 
who fully embodies and embraces her surroundings. 
She cradles her arms around the earth like a tender mother
and fills deep oceans like a life giving womb. 

Her fluid lines are as changing and malleable as the seasons
smooth and silky as a placid lake in summer 
lazy and languid as a meandering river in autumn 
choppy and volatile as a torrential flood in winter
laughing and spritely as a flowing fountain in spring. 

She can be unpredictable and freeze into icicles 
can break the will of the most hardened soul
or soften and melt into a fresh spring of happiness. 
She is never silent, for her currents run deep
she knows no boundaries, for she is boundless. 

Her liquid art is as unrestrained as the rains
endless clouds form and bear witness to her. 
She is translucent and at times elusive 
she can never be fully grasped 
for she is the shape of water. 






6/13/2021
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Watt Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 10:31 PM
I truly enjoyed coming back to this masterpiece after receiving the Soup Anthology II last week! I didn't mention this in my comment last year, but this one is in my faves, and bookmarked in the book so I can return over and over to relish in your poetic gifts.
Leiser Avatar
January 13, 2022 at 8:46 AM
Thank you for faving this time one, John! Your supportive words and comments mean so much to me! You are a gem of a person. God bless you always! :)
Watt Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:33 PM
Laura, this is just stunning poetry - ability to gather together the many facets of water into a complex profile of humanlike traits and seasonal variations is so simple yet profound. I love the image of cradling her arms around the earth as a mother would her child, also the line "Her liquid art is as unrestrained as the rains". Each reading brings a new smile of discovery. You are able to give glory to God in poetry without even mentioning his name. What a blessing you are! Hugs ~ John
Leiser Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:51 PM
Thank you, John, for such kind and generous compliments on my poem! I am thrill that you liked it so much and encouraged to keep at it! My muse seems to come in fits and starts these days, so I’m happy when something appears to fit, lol! I hope you are well and I look forward to reading your poetry, as well! Hugs from Laura. :)
Watt Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:35 PM
I ran out of space above, but congrats on your win in Craig's contest, that is surely an honor to treasure.
Ashley Avatar
July 2, 2021 at 5:04 PM
Dear Laura, your beautiful personification of water leaves me breathless. Your imagery is simply stunning. I especially loved; "endless clouds form and bear witness to her" - such majesty is created in my imagination and such mastery is displayed by your gifted pen. Congratulations for your excellent win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes, my sweet friend.. ~Susan
Leiser Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Your words are too kind, yet so appreciated by a gifted poet such as yourself, Susan! Thank you so much for your kind comments! :)
Agustin Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 6:21 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you.
Leiser Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 8:44 PM
Thank you, Beata! So glad you liked my poem! :)
Gaul Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 12:17 PM
This is beautifully shaped, crafted. You really embrace the theme and nothing more than the close itself validates your achievement. Kudos.
Leiser Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Thank you so much for the great compliment and comments, Greg. I truly appreciate it! :)
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 4:23 AM
Superb, awesome. Best write on water I have ever read. All the best for contest. Have a wonderful day ahead friend
Leiser Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 8:50 AM
Thank goodness so much for the generous compliment, Rama! I’m so glad you enjoyed this! :)
Ligon Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 2:57 PM
Great descriptions and I love your word play in that last line. My draft refers to water as "she" as well, but you did a much better job of personifying her.
Leiser Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Thanks for your kind comments, Juliet! I thought this was a challenging topic to write about..especially since it’s about the shape of water instead of just water itself.
Y. Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 10:18 PM
WoW! Laura, This is a good entry for the contest. I like how you personalized water. It was like was a real person. Exceptional content and imagery. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the in the contest. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis
Leiser Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Thank you, Alexis! I’m happy you liked my take on the subject. I appreciate you stopping by to comment! :)
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June 14, 2021 at 3:07 PM
I have never seen water portrayed with such skill, beauty, and captivating imagery, Laura. Excellent writing! :) Evelyn
Leiser Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 10:01 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Evelyn! I truly appreciate you stopping by! :)
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June 14, 2021 at 6:50 AM
Brilliant. I love this so... Perfect for the contest. God bless you with a win. Love, Gina
Leiser Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Thank you, Regina! You are so kind and encouraging! This subject was a challenge to write about for me.
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