Song of River's Daughter

The roaring Falls once wooed me

                                        Niagra's River flow

                               Flowing swiftly across the Street
                                
                                     Of our home of long ago

                                      Crystaline pure water

                                  We heard her voice so sweet

                                 Was that the River's daughter?

                               Who's voice could near compete?
                            
                                     Music; living waters flow

                                   Cherished home of long ago

                            Her song wooed baby's heart to sleep

                              And in her memories sweetly keep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
November 26, 2023 at 6:41 AM
Did you live in New York! I was born in Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
November 26, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Yes Kim, I lived in Ney York and I too was born in Buffalo, in Millerd Fillmore Hospital. Funny, my mom's name was Mercie! How amazing!
George Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 6:58 AM
Your poem has brought sweet memories of our first visit to Niagra. The music of the gurgling and roaring waters is like a sweet lullaby ! Beautiful poem BJ. I am sorry I can't read many of the poems as I am too busy these days !
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:15 PM
That is so wonderful to know that this poem has brought you sweet memories Valsa, I would truly love to go back and see it again. Boy, I can relate to busy, no worries Valsa, me too, sometimes I just wish to go on a vacation, life just doesn't stop with its demands these days. I am glad I'm not alone in this, I feel so guilty when I cannot be on here, replylate, not see all the sweet poems, and guilty when I am not busy with everything else needed attended to when I am on here. Hugs to you my friend <3
Daniel Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 1:54 AM
Lovely poem, BJ:)
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Thank you Joanna, for your visit and sweet words :) <3
Dietrich Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 8:25 AM
A very interesting write. Smooth flowing!
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Thank you Andrea, you have such a way with words, smooth flowing ;) So sweet :) Hugs to you my friend! <3
Baker Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 2:20 PM
The sounds of moving water can put me to sleep. I enjoy your poem and happy you shred it with us, BJ. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Oh, I love the music of the water. I'm glad you like my poem, thank you so much for your visit and very kind words of encouragement my Texas friend :) Blessings to you and yours as well!
Poet Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 12:05 PM
Oh BJ, your insights are simply stunning and your imagery is expertly conveyed. Your cherished memories are so beautifully crafted with a wonderful rhythmic flow. It's clear that you are a master of your craft.
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:08 PM
Thank you so much for your very uplifting and encouraging comment Sotto, I so appreciate your sweet comment to me. I see your poems as well as others on this site and never feel that I can write as well as you or the many others on here, your words are so very uplifting to me! Thank you so much!
Eslinger Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 4:49 AM
Legros, fabulous to see you! This is a remarkably dear, touching poem! Amazed how you spoke of the river/falls as a music- friend. It’s true, too, but with a new way of relating…beautifull felt, seen, composed. Inspired perception! Xosally9
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:06 PM
Thank you so much Sally, I have the hardest time getting time to sit down and write, or to respond, but it is so wonderful to have any time to be on this beautiful poetry site :) I'm glad you like my poem! I hope you are well <3
Ball Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 12:53 AM
Beautiful BJ. I love the beautiful, sweet sound of water. The babbling of a brook, sound of a water fall, rain on my roof. Nicely done. God Bless, JB
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Thank you Judy, yes, such a lovely sound! I would love to be near that sweet music again :)
Wolf Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 8:59 PM
After this sweet write, now I can lay me down to sleep... Another winner from your talented pen, my friend!
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Thank you so much Gershon! Sweet dreams! :)
Pandit Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 5:28 AM
It is a pleasant site. I too have heard her song. Beautiful poem, BJ.
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Thank you Vijay :) I'm glad you've heard her lovely song :) <3
Gentile Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 4:53 AM
BJ, what lovely and cherished memories! You have crafted this so beautifully with a wonderful rhythmic flow! Happy Saturday!!!
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Thank you so much Mike, your words of encouragement are always so uplifting! I hope your upcoming weekend is filled with much peace and happiness :)
Mcintosh Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 2:26 AM
Lovely write... I love river's flow... God bless you, Love, Gina
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Thank you Regina, God bless you as well sweet friend <3
M  Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 11:45 PM
Wow BJ…..absolutely lovely! Debx
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Thank you Deb :) <3
Buhagiar Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 11:41 PM
B J., you wrote a magnificent poem Well done.
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Thank you so much Vijay :)
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