Charles Messina Poet Verse

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Just Like That- Gone

Running wild 
Through beds of rocks and stones 
His voice echoes... 'Neath the mountain tops 

Years gone by 
Slimmed thin; his narrow bones 
His arms, still trickling slowly downstream 

Of man-stocked 
No more reproduction 
Like a blood transfusion...the trout swims 

Just like that 
Outliving you and I 
One day, Old Man River...will be gone  



Images in Parallel Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Joseph May 
2/15/2021

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Lindsay Laurie February 16, 2021 at 7:37 PM Hello Charles … if we observe closely, over the years changes occur and that affects everything around us, especially clearing of forest - thank you charles - Lindsay

Constance La France February 16, 2021 at 9:04 AM Charlie, wonderful write for the contest, hope to see it on the winning list _Constance

Judy Ball February 16, 2021 at 5:11 AM Lets hope not. I do love rivers ands streams. One river I admire is the one that cut the Grand Canyon. Now that's a river. Good one my friend. God Bless, JB Charles Messina February 16, 2021 at 5:18 AM Unfortunately, Judy... All good things eventually come to an end. Thank you for your comment. Blessings ~Charlie

Beata Agustin February 16, 2021 at 4:50 AM Thanks for sharing this. Thanks likewise for my placement in your recently-judged contest. Charles Messina February 16, 2021 at 5:19 AM Your most welcome, Beata. Your poem was well deserved... Blessings

Caren Krutsinger February 15, 2021 at 9:18 PM Your imagery made me feel I was that trout, feeling cool and safe for now anyway. Charles Messina February 16, 2021 at 5:20 AM LOL-swim little fishy :) Thanks for reading, Caren :)