Secrets of the Stream

~ Impatient, are the waters, that ripple in the stream Taking no notice of one all alone They continue to flow, to swirl, twist and turn They pay no attention, think nothing of me As I sit here to ponder, to write and compose ~ Deep in the stones, lie dark secret longings Old stories of those, who sat on the bank Like me, finding hallows to gather and think I'm called by the breezes to capture the prose Inspired by nature, words flow from creation Written to cast, like leaves on the water ~ The cattails that rattle, the cinnamon fern The willows that lean, each twig bends to listen Before me, were others who sat in the sun On the mossy green bank of the waters that know... Watching each ripple from precipice high With stories, of heartache, and reasons to cry ~ Cavorting blue ribbons, hiding the answers Splashing and laughing, no time for my questions I lean my hand over, to calm the swift partings Cold water runs swiftly, and it stays in command It runs through my fingers, like life on a journey Secrets it carries, and onward it goes… Taking no notice of one all alone ~
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Guzzi Avatar
June 16, 2013 at 4:36 AM
Lovely Carrie, just lovely. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Ober Avatar
June 14, 2013 at 9:11 AM
STUNNING. You know, I majored in English Literature in university, and I would have much preferred studying YOUR poetry over some of the "famous" poets we looked at.
Morrison Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 5:22 PM
Lovely piece! congrats Kim
Johnson Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Congratulations Carrie on both of your poems getting in. Good luck in the final. This is a beauty. Love, Joyce
Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Congratulations , Carrie, for TWO of your poems making it thru to round two. this was a beauty. HEck,you could have entered anything and got in!
Brown Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved win in Constance La France's "Write Me A Rippling Stream" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 1:29 AM
how descriptive, carrie! … super cheers for the fine spot! :) huggs
Mehta Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Cngraulations on the third place win in the contest of constance, Carrie
Mannan Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 6:44 AM
This is gorgeous Carrie. many congrats for this win.
Poet Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Wonderful imagery Carrie...Congrats on your win..
Onclaud Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 9:49 PM
vivid imagery, carrie.. congrats with huggs!:)
Sweetheart Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Congrats Carrie on your splendid third place win in Constance's contest .. enjoy with luv..
La France Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Congratulations Carrie, on your shared 3rd place win in my Rippling Stream Contest with this beauty~~
Dailey Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Good luck in the contest. Mike
Rhinem Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM
Smile ~ “'Secrets of The Cream;' I Love That Title 'My Dear, Precious & Beautiful Carrie Richards!!!'” ~ As a matter of fact I love this entire beautiful poem yet, tis nothing really new for, I Always loved “Your Beauties” lovely & gifted verse ~ I could see “Your Loveliness” sitting there with Your precious hand sooo soft, blessing the waters ~ “Beautiful Painting In Faves; 'Love, Always,'” John!:) ~
Skaggs Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Wow. This is very good. I like your style. Good you do me the honors of taking a look at some of my work and tell me what you think when your done. Thank you so very much, Scott
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