Right Here

The garbage barge is floating large,
A tugboat smoothly towing.
The seagulls swoop, a noisy group,
To follow where it’s going.

I sit and stare, quite unaware
Of who might pass behind me,
But those who know where I might go
Would very quickly find me.

Unless it’s wet or winter’s net
Has trapped me and it’s freezing,
I’ll be right here, the river near,
To all my senses pleasing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Johnson Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Some pleasing, some not so much eh?
Daniel Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 4:29 AM
A lovely place to be, Ilene:)
Andresen Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 3:49 AM
- Enjoy the moments, Ilene :) - hugs
Krutsinger Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 11:11 PM
Lovely thoughts; you are enjoying winter I see, I had worried about all the snow in Buffalo, hoping you were safe.
Wolf Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Endless fascination down by the Hudson there, Ilene. Enjoy!! :) gw
Rhymer Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 7:06 PM
How long have you gone to the river ?Really liked your expression winter's net.Do you sit and meditate?Do you just allow your thoughts to flow.Heard the expression river rat for people inextricably drawn to their banks.You have almost flung a craving on me Ilene to meander to the bank of the big muddy flowing by my berg.
Cunningham Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Always the hub of activity with something of interest to catch your eye. Would that be the Hudson by any chance Ilene?. Tom
Bauer Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Hey Tom! It’s the East River. Not as impressive as the Hudson, but good enough for me…
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