RHYTHM OF A RIVER

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RHYTHM OF A RIVER Poem written for “Rolling with the R’s” poetry contest, August 4, 2025, Nette Onclaud, sponsor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ river in shadows deep time stands perfectly still. water mourns, regret and anguish~ the weight of time a wearisome sighing. in solitude it carries on river weaving sorrow. heartache flows deep. river

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John Fleming

Date: 8/5/2025 10:38:00 AM

A very good write indeed - excellent poetry - top drawer! :) john

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/5/2025 4:46:00 PM

awww, thank you. Top drawer is a delightful comment. Color me grateful, Sara

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/5/2025 8:57:00 AM

there's a sadness in your poem, a place of reflection

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/5/2025 4:46:00 PM

insightful observation, Frederick. Thanks for 'getting' the mood..appreciate you stopping by, Sara

Valsa George

Date: 8/4/2025 9:46:00 PM

Lovely rictameter on river. I too have written one on this, to be entered soon. I feel that a river carries the weight of time, especially during the rainy season when it pants and roars. Lovely image. all the Best in the contest, dear Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/5/2025 4:45:00 PM

Thanks for your kind and complimentary words, Valsa. I, too, feel that a river carries the weight of time as do old trees. Will read your poem when you post it...wishing you a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 8/4/2025 9:20:00 PM

Another Rictameter poem, that makes three in one day. Got to be a contest. Good luck! Beautiful picture to go with this fine entry, Sara. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/5/2025 4:44:00 PM

been experimenting with the form, but yes this is for a contest. Thank you for reading so many of my poems today. Color me grateful, hugs, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/4/2025 3:48:00 PM

I always wonder why these rivers rush so. Are they going anywhere?... Nicely penned, Sara. Rivers can certainly be haunting reminders of man's loneliness and vulnerability.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/4/2025 4:42:00 PM

good question about rivers...maybe they're rushing away from us humans? :-) appreciate your visit today. Have a splendid evening, Sara