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On the River Bank

Whither,
O willow,
weeping so free-
shading the stream unto
the
sea.
Hither,
O willow,
whisper to me-
the comings and goings
you see.


Form:Cinqku sequence

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Carol Sunshine Brown

April 1, 2012 at 1:10 PM

I am very happy to send you this congratulations on your win in ^Rick's "Glistening Thoughts" contest Brian. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick

March 31, 2012 at 7:16 PM

I really enjoyed this one, Brian..I am glad that I chose to read today..Congrats on your win..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

March 31, 2012 at 12:53 PM

congrats Brian on a glorious win for exceptional poetry luv.. the willow is alive with imagery and presentation so perfect luv..

Nette Onclaud

March 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM

brian, i am mesmerized!.... cheers to you for a well deserved win!..) huggs!

Joyce Johnson

March 31, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Congratulations on your entry and win. Love, Joyce

Connie Marcum Wong

March 31, 2012 at 1:14 AM

Congratulations on the win of your wonderful poem Brian.

Deborah Burch

March 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

"O willow..." Brian, I love this!!! Congratulations on your win!!! So dear and touching...Well Done...big huggsss,love~deb

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 30, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Congrats on your win with this beauty, Brian! Blessings, Rhonda

Laura Mckenzie

April 21, 2009 at 7:05 AM

Brian Excellent write filled with such a passion for nature! One of my fav of yours! Laura :)

Raul Moreno

April 13, 2009 at 11:56 PM

Fantastic write Brian, great work...Raul

Barbara Gorelick

April 13, 2009 at 8:46 PM

Love this..shading the stream unto the sea..wonderful phrase. BG

Sharon Winter

April 13, 2009 at 7:55 AM

You bring life to the Willow (my favorite tree) as it well deserves for it's beauty cannot be compared. Well, it has special meaning to me, as one is planted in our front yard as symbol of my tears when my mom passed. You paint a beautiful picture and more. Love, Shar

Joyce Johnson

April 13, 2009 at 7:39 AM

You do this form beautifully. Very nice. Thanks for your congrat remarks. Love, Joyce

Nadia Shahwan

April 13, 2009 at 5:48 AM

Fascinating. More cinqku pls. All the best.

Robin L. Gass

April 13, 2009 at 5:47 AM

This is lovely, Brian! I love weeping wilows. We live on a river and my street is named after my favorite tree! There are still a few left. I will think of this poem when I look at them. Thank you for your kind thoughts this morning! Love, Robin

L'Nass Shango

April 13, 2009 at 4:41 AM

Great poetry must linger on the soul and eye when the reading is done ... the words are hauntingly lyrical ... and calls to greatness, pointing to the greatness in you.