Hillside Stream In Early March

Replenished with rain, it rushes on,
Its brown water pours and spills
Like vinegar from the pickle bottle,
Tumbling over, bubbling through
The jagged jumble of rocks,
Those early plants pushed aside to let it pass,
Its running melody ringing clear,
Competing with the robin’s call,
The stream pushes on, its cheerful song
Belies the chill beneath,
As it strives to outrun Winter,
While the fragile sun sighs
‘Too soon, too soon’.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 12/23/2018 4:28:00 PM
Hi Deborah. I love this poem. It paints a perfect picture of the place and the time of year. I have been searching for a descriptive passage like this on the theme of water. I am a student teacher in Ireland and would love to use it for one of my projects if that was OK with you. I would use it as a stimulus for Art(painting) and music composition (water / weather sounds).I would of course credit you as the Author. I would be delighted if you could agree to me using it. Kind Regards, Garret
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Date: 1/20/2019 5:53:00 AM
Hi Garret, sorry I've taken a while to reply. Thank you so much for your kind comments. I'd be delighted for you to use it in your teaching. I worked as a teacher for many years and know that poems can motivate and inspire so I feel honoured that you would choose one of mine in your work. I'd love to hear/see the results.
Date: 6/8/2017 1:53:00 AM
So nice.
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Deborah Alexander
Date: 6/8/2017 6:56:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 6/8/2017 1:39:00 AM
a really beautiful poem pushes all the right buttons bless you
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Deborah Alexander
Date: 6/8/2017 6:55:00 AM
What a lovely response...thank you Nicholas. Comments like yours are so encouraging.
Date: 3/24/2017 2:51:00 PM
Continuous, consistent tone, beautifully observed, and a great theme. : ) 7 points. Nature, the seasons, good stuff, Deborah.
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Date: 3/13/2017 9:13:00 PM
I really enjoy the way you write Deborah. Your love of nature shines through brilliantly in this enchanting piece. 7 : )
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Deborah Alexander
Date: 3/14/2017 2:54:00 AM
Thank you, Connie. Yes, I do love nature. This was just after a walk with my dog. It was that feeling when you think (hope!) Spring is here but Winter hasn't quite let go.
Date: 3/4/2017 4:14:00 PM
Very nicely penned Deb... A7
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Deborah Alexander
Date: 3/5/2017 11:08:00 AM
Thank you Joseph! I really appreciate your comment.
Date: 3/3/2017 1:53:00 PM
Beautifully done Deborah.
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Deborah Alexander
Date: 3/3/2017 2:04:00 PM
Thank you, Chris.
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