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Latanier River

Never again it will be like those joyful days
Sun gleamed the crystal clear water through shades
As gleeful children were bathing in Latanier River
Or chasing friends on the banks through gossamer

Dumped debris cover the sides like  shroud
Where green grass and flowers would abound
Thrown excavated excesses have narrowed it 
And with varied objects it has shallower a bit

Vanished fraise thickets in their embellishment
Is one drawback of development and negligence
I miss the fun in the friendly bushes on the sides
As  the morning mist grouping as puffs would rise

Its destruction chemistry renders it unsteady
So frequent flooding may make sad history
It's not mistery, no more flushing with fish
But choking of pollution was never  my wish

Chilhood moments of serenity I'd seize
Different birds singing in the gentle breeze
The river flowing created strange euphony
Far better than under the thatched canopy

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 1/8/2018 1:09:00 PM
As I read this poem, I can see all that you described the scene so clearly, that I could see it see it as I read. have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 11/25/2017 5:53:00 AM
Truly Old is Gold. Old at time is dull and clumsy but it held the magic of nature. As a little I've known such bliss of walking by the side of river and tasting "fraise" and "roussaille"....ha ha ha :) Sunita
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Beejadhur Sewumber
Date: 11/25/2017 11:00:00 AM
Thank you, dear Sunita. I had the same fraise and rousaille experience. I wish I could walk again in such an environment. Thanks

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