Somewhere Past the Fallen Limbs

Somewhere past the fallen limbs
Of old tangled oaks and elm
Breaking silence as lighting dims
Rushing whispers split the realm

Mocking silence with a hush 
It slicks the stones of shallow brook,
Exalting in babble with a gush,
I turn to take a humble look.

Searching fluid sounds of creation
Articulating His wordless voice, 
Tears fall dryly at my sublimation
To waters endless song , rejoice.

Brenda Atry
September 28, 2011
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Sergi Avatar
May 21, 2015 at 2:15 PM
I read each line three times and I'm in awe in how you personify nature.
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May 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM
Brenda, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
Brown Avatar
August 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM
I am stopping by your list of poetry to read a poem and thank you for your kind comment on my poetry Brenda. It is a pleasure to read your writing. Hope you are enjoying this beautiful day. Love, Carol
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August 8, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Marvelous expression of Creation Brenda - you are so special - " Tears fall dryly at my sublimation, to waters endless song - " this is one of the most beautiful poetic expressions I've ever felt - Thank You - J.A.B.
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April 28, 2012 at 4:03 PM
One of the best poems I have read in a long time. Always Michael
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April 16, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Beautifull written Brenda, pleace write more...Love from Norway and Anne-Lise - Have a nice week.
Guzzi Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 8:31 PM
welcome home Brenda!!! Light & Love
Guzzi Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM
words to make a believer out of any one! [ 2 more lines and it's a sonnet!] What's up? Where are you? Are you well? Light & Love
Susan Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 12:12 PM
very pretty. congratulations on your win!
Brown Avatar
October 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Congratulations on your win in the "Flowing Water" contest Brenda. Love, Carol
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October 1, 2011 at 1:36 AM
Beautiful poem and well written. Congratulations on your win. Lee
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October 1, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Well written Brenda. Congratulations
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September 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Nice, Brenda! Congrats on your 3rd place win. Kim
Johnson Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Very pretty Brenda. congratulations. Love, Joyce
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September 30, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Congrats Brenda on a wonderful winning poem in flowing waters with this lovely piece luv..
Roberts Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 10:48 PM
congrats Brenda on your third place win in the contest, nicely done
Guzzi Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Wow was not sure where you were going with this..the feel of mystery..I was kinda hoping for a Pooka under the bridge!!! ;) I too love the sound of water! I've missed you. Are you well? Light & Love
Cohan Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 2:43 PM
forget all the other good stuph "searching fluid sounds of creation---articulating his wordless voice" others may not feel the word, but it makes me want to dance, but not with a blonde who has a husband and a baby....really good--see, i say there are many poets who write more often than not quatrains, but i've read you a few times and we sort of talk the same language about life, love and cotton candy (but only pink---the blue has an aftertaste) cool poems have to come from a cool lady AND THAT YOU MUST BE...thanks for writing apoem that makes me want to slow dance! FONDLY ~free cee!~ Phreepoetree
Brown Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I am very happy to have been able to read your poetry today Brenda. I do not have a lot of words to comment on it but I want you to know I did read it. Every poem as with every poet has a different meaning and I do not wish to misinterpert your poetry. I do love reading poetry here and I get inspiration from others poetry which enables me to write new poetry myself. There are lots of wonderful people who give great comments here and I hope they all read your poetry and comment. Love, Carol
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