River Life

RIVER LIFE

Scene of bent over backs, knee deep, scrubbing – washboards in hand.
Students in sharp uniforms, stone polished, follow the curves
of the river bank, care for the small - so they don’t fall in.
Small village boats throw their nets, catching tourists, tender smiles.
Lazy children – splashing, dangling fishing lines, cooling skin.

11/15/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Stebbings Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 5:50 AM
Congratulations on your win, Kim. Interesting picture you paint. Barry.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 6:03 AM
Thank you!
Leiser Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 11:02 PM
What a unique and interesting way to describe a scene along a river! Enjoyed and congrats!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 6:03 AM
Thank you :)
Medders Tobechi Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Great mental pictures are formed from your delivery. Lovely imagery. Congratulations.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 6:03 AM
Thank you, Janis!
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 6:45 PM
I love your unique take on the theme:-) congrats on your win Kim:-) hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 7:09 PM
Thank you, Jan! xo
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 7:09 PM
Thank you, Jan! xo
Haight Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 6:34 PM
Lovely imagery, Kim. Congratulations on your fine placement. Hugs, Sandra
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Sandra! xo
Rodrigues Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 6:44 PM
Thank you, Sandra! xo
La France Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Kim very nice for the contest theme best of luck.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 4:21 PM
Thank you, Constance!
Sands Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 10:09 AM
A nice read , Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 4:21 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
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