Oxfords Schleusen/ Oxford's Locks/ Las Presas De Oxford

Oxfords alteSchleusen
Das Gurgeln des Wassers am Abend
Sonst nur noch Stille

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Old locks of Oxford
Gurgling of water at sundown
Otherwise only silence

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Presas antiguas de Oxford
El gorgoteo del agua en la noche 
Por lo demás sólo silencio
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Tideswell Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Just beautiful, as always ~ Sharon :)
A   Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 2:10 PM
a peaceful view and sight, enjoyed Gert. A wonderful poem love the surrounding of nothing bothering the view,. have a nice one,..p.d.
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July 9, 2010 at 7:50 PM
Beautiful image, Gert. I like the way the sounds of the water stop at sundown. There is always peace to be found in the night. The second line sounds even more lovely in German. Thank you for this delightful haiku! Love, Carolyn
Spence Sr Avatar
July 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM
They say the water that's silence always runs deep. I like the essence of knowledge embedded in this haiku. The unraveling of which would be enlightening to many. Great job! Joseph
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July 9, 2010 at 6:36 AM
Hi Gert, I am going to try to start commenting again. I have just been too weepy these past three months…commenting became difficult. I do enjoy reading your wonderful poetry, though. (Love the many languages!) Thanks for understanding. God be with you and keep up the excellent writing. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Mehta Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 6:57 AM
i could feel the surroundings. Nice write
Dufresne Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Hi Gert--you have some unique poetry and I do enjoy it. Thank you for your comments. My computer time has been at a premium of late so am missing lots. Thsnkd sgsin gor your very encouraging comments. God bless you. -Robert
Sweetheart Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Vivid description Gert.. and I do apologize for writing u as a 'she' in my Vacation Photos poem.. Andrea corrected me .. how wonderful to know u are a wonderful male poet.. this is quite awesome too... and I WILL need your help with my Italian .. we are leaving August 14th for two weeks there.. so have a month to brush up on some language pointers with u if u don't mind my friend.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"..
Dietrich Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Stunning as always, Gert!
Kendrick Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Interesting thoughts that you have penned..Sara
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