Rain On the River

Mist rises from the mountains and meets
rain clouds spilling down the canyon.

Fish ducks fly up river, their
breasts just skimming the water.

The heron stands in the shallows, his
neck arched, looking deep into the riffle.

Fish rise to feed in the cool water; the
river otters play on the grey rocks.


Rain drops like diamonds on the surface
of the water; peaceful moments on the river.



Just returned from a fishing trip on the Klamath River
in northern Ca. Glorious!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 11/8/2009 11:37:00 AM
Barbara, congratulations on this great featured poem, Sincerely, Love, Moses
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Date: 11/7/2009 5:06:00 PM
Now you did it! With such picturesque words I'm getting that wanderlust I had as a sailor. Congrats on having this one featured. Vince
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Date: 11/3/2009 4:50:00 PM
Sounds like a beautiful and refreshing place to be and fish. Congratulations on this being featured this week. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 11/3/2009 8:29:00 AM
Wonderful journey, breathtaking, like I was there... Kudos on the feature, you are deserving.....:JP]
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Date: 11/2/2009 1:09:00 PM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week Barbara >> James
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Date: 11/2/2009 7:57:00 AM
I must have missed this one when first submitted, so I'm glad to see it here on the featured page this week. Reminds me of wonderful times we have had on the Klamath River. Congratulations, Barbara....loved the poem, and love that Oregon river and the beauty within!
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Date: 11/2/2009 3:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Barbara. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/2/2009 12:36:00 AM
Congrats on your featured poem this week BG Rgds Brian
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Date: 9/29/2009 7:03:00 AM
dear barbara, pure and beautiful, evokes times gone by for me, barbara cameron
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Date: 9/14/2009 10:08:00 PM
a gem...a jewel indeed--Charma
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Date: 9/10/2009 6:31:00 PM
Glorious is an understatement for the quality of this work, Barbara! I feel like I was with you watching and experiencing everything you describe. Magnificent! To my faves! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/10/2009 7:56:00 AM
Beautiful images, Barbara. Thank you for sharing this. I have missed so much and am looking forward to catching up! Love, Robin
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Date: 9/9/2009 2:27:00 PM
My Dearest Beloved BARBARA, I LOVE YOU SOUP MAIL...Only YOURS...Harry
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Date: 9/9/2009 1:43:00 PM
My Dearest Beloved Barbara,One of my favorite pastimes Did Jordan catch anything I Have not changed my E-mail-- redsoxkingfan@yahoo.com Please try again LOVE FOREVER and ALWAYS...Harry Please read my new POEM it may answer some of YOUR Concerns about me not Writting for awhile I still LOVE YOU...Harry
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Date: 9/9/2009 12:25:00 PM
just teaming with life! beautiful imagery! Light & Love
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Date: 9/9/2009 5:23:00 AM
Beautiful Barbara. Welcome home. Loved the peacefulness of this poem. Clears the mind. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/8/2009 12:25:00 PM
Lovely poem Barbara, hope you caught plenty>>James
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Date: 9/8/2009 11:48:00 AM
Quite, reflective, and relaxing. I can see the place and the play. Sara
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