Meandering Rivers, Streams and Burns

Meandering rivers, streams and burns
Zig zagging, flowing in contour turns

Sparkling waters as pure as can be
Flow through the glens and down to the seas

Much life is found in these translucent waters
Species of fish, and delightful otters

 

Along these rivers, streams and burns
Grow many grasses, trees and ferns

Varieties of greens in wonderment bloom
A most beautiful sight is natures front room

Her seasons dictate, the rise and the fall
The pictures she paints, delightfully enthrals

 

These graceful rivers, streams and burns
Lured us to settle, for beside the seas we yearned

Villages turned into towns, and towns into cities
For the lure of these waters, some murky some pretty

For all around the world, the patterns the same
These are just a few, the Thames, Ness and the Seine



Look after all waters as they are all our concern
Our meandering rivers, streams and burns




" My entry into Brian's contest Flow, River, Flow "





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Meade Stephenson Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Your wonderful pen has created yet another masterpiece James. Beautiful imagery that paints the scene in my mind...with a powerful message as well. Good luck in the contest! I am sure yours is a winner....thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my poetry. As well as many thanks too for your always kind words and encouragement. All is deeply appreciated! Have a fantastic day! God Bless~Mary
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 5:02 PM
this is quite pretty, James. It is lilting and happy poem about our dear rivers. Thanks for all your compliments to my contest poem entries. LUv, andrea (good luck in the contest yourself!)
Kendrick Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 1:59 PM
These couplets are very descriptive and expressive leading to the conclusion of taking care of the environment which was quite unexpected. Good ideas that should do well in the contest. Good luck with this one. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. That Triolet was not easy to write. I need to do a few more and see if it gets any easier. Keep the creative and expressive pen flowing and clear and clean as the rivers of Scotland. Sara
K. Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM
this is such an engaging write, James! Particularly liked how you also sent a message to take care of the waters, very timely indeed & birthday wishes go to you too! Enjoy your day! Wish you all the best in Brian's contest :)
Strand Avatar
January 3, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest James.Rgds Brian
Gorelick Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 8:17 PM
i love water..the ocean and the rivers of this world. I love this poem..We must protect them..I love your poem. Bg
Guzzi Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 1:42 PM
Pathways to new horizons! Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Wonderful write and entry for Brian's new contest.. my entry is Mysterious Waters if u care to read.. I enjoyed this challenging contest.. sparks ambition to create beyond one's capacity... Brian does it every time.. may I ask why u James have not sponsored a contest as yet? .. U would be a wonderful sponsor with all your poetic knowledge and forms.. think about it... luv... Linda-Marie
Chircop Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 9:56 AM
I love all the Rivers..Riverness My Favourite of Favourites..i have pictures frames full Of Inverness River"River Ness"..A gem indeed..A gem and this poem is a favourite of mine indeed..to my favz..Charma
Hilliker Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Nice poem. Good luck in the contest.
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