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Mountain Creek

The burble and the murmur, the trickle and the seep, Alas all the beauty of this meandering bush creek, From the moss green rock jutting out acting as my seat, The water gushes past the obtrusion of my feet. The escarpment offers precipice and that of crafted stone, Tranquility rules the mountain gorge as I sit alone, The tinkling sound of bellbirds run echoes round this nook, A fluttering yellow butterfly comes by to have a look. The trickle and the gurgle of this pristine mountain stream Jumping over shimmering pebbles, I feel so serene, Broken only by the swish of playing platypii, And a gasp of breath of such clean air as I deeply sigh.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/28/2015 8:44:00 PM

G'day John... enjoyed your nature poem. Reminds me of a morning when in a clear mountain stream, a platypus put on a playful performance for me without fear nor favour - thanks John - Lindsay

John Williams
Date: 10/30/2015 2:41:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, Lucky you, what an amazing animal they are. Thanks for having a read-----John

Viv Wigley

Date: 10/19/2015 12:27:00 AM

I want to go and sit there. When's the next flight? Lovely piece, John. Regards, Viv

John Williams
Date: 10/19/2015 6:45:00 AM

Thank you so much Viv for your lovely comment, it is much appreciated........all the best Viv------John

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/13/2015 12:58:00 PM

Brilliant imagery. Well done.

John Williams
Date: 10/14/2015 2:32:00 AM

Hi Carol, Thank you so much for your lovely comment......all the best----John from Australia

John Williams

Date: 10/11/2015 5:11:00 PM

Thank you Silent One for your kind comments. As a boy I used to walk many a bush creek and mountain gorge. It really is so special in the middle of the bush, sitting at a mountain stream......kind regards-----John