Janine Lever Poet Free verse

River of Ribbons

RIVER OF RIBBONS
River of jagged, ragged ribbons,
Pretty, patterned pixels,
of cold, steel, grey;
Feathering, fanning, as it
and the wind play.
Play with water; water time,
Play with water; water chime.

River of smooth, wide, shard of black,
Sleek and sombre, captor of light,
reflecting, resting, within,
its miracle sight.
Play with water; water time,
Play with water; water chime.

River of ripples, rolling ribbons,
Pretty, pitted points, of shadow and shade,
Moving, constant, round and down;
Mirror of Heron, Coot, and Buzzard invade.
Play with water; water time,
Play with water; water chime.

River of living, breathing, and life
Sleek pastures of silver and new;
Travelling, transforming, 
from mist and dew;
Play with water; water time,
Play with water; water chime.

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Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2021 at 4:17 PM I agree, I too like the use of repetition. A wonderful first write. Belated welcome to the soup. Janine Lever April 24, 2021 at 11:04 AM Thank you richard for your comments. xx

Leo Larry Amadore July 26, 2020 at 4:57 PM A lovely song, indeed -- a few guitar strums and a beautiful voice singing it and nothing but loveliness in one's ear! I like it! Janine Lever July 27, 2020 at 10:45 AM Thank you very much. I might try that. I strum just about 3 chords on guitar, and the voice was lovely, but now I sing a good blues, but I will try to see if I can sing this poem. However, when I sat writing it that day on the riverside, it sang itself to me. thank you again.

Gary Radice July 17, 2020 at 12:43 PM Lovely poem with, and please pardon the pun, a great flow to it Janine. Very descriptive. Cheers :) Gary Janine Lever July 22, 2020 at 9:39 AM Thank you Gary, much appreciated.

JC Brul July 17, 2020 at 8:54 AM Wonderful piece. The repetition of last two lines in each stanza gives a musical tone. Congratulations on your top WIN! Janine Lever July 22, 2020 at 9:41 AM Thank you JCB BURL. Much appreciated. top win? Have I won something?