Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Kingfisher

I sat down by the river bank

And watched the water flow,

The rapids effervescing

Meanders running slow,

Then past the corner of my eye

A flash of colour sped,

The kingfisher in his splendour

Hunts the river bed.








Entry for
CONTEST 580,any form,any theme 
Up to max of 8(E I G H T ) lines Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand.  25/3/19
Placed 3rd.

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Line Gauthier March 26, 2019 at 9:15 AM Lovely, Gary. Gary Smith March 26, 2019 at 10:26 AM Thank you Line. :)

Heidi Sands March 26, 2019 at 8:56 AM Beautifully written Gary :) Gary Smith March 26, 2019 at 8:58 AM Thank you Heidi. :)

M. L. Kiser March 26, 2019 at 6:05 AM Had to "Fav" this one; great imagery; vibrant poem; I can see it. A great morning read. Gary Smith March 26, 2019 at 6:41 AM Thank you M.L. :)

Lindsay Laurie March 25, 2019 at 7:38 PM G'day Gary … thanks for reminding me on these little darts of colour who rarely miss their mark - Lindsay Gary Smith March 26, 2019 at 6:54 AM Thank you Lindsay. :)

Jan Allison March 25, 2019 at 6:16 PM superb imagery Gary I have not seen one for many many years they are such stunning birds:-) hugs Jan xx Gary Smith March 25, 2019 at 6:17 PM Thank you Jan, we have a spot where we watch them fishing, it is delightful to see. :)