Songs of the River Goddess: I

in those crevices of the ancient rock
within the deepset soul of my river
along the tight passages of my kin-folk
sings the singing goddess of my river –
& her songs awoke the sleepy moon
& her old rugged clansmen set to moan
ah! sadness went aflame like some caged 
priests – nay! captived warriors that raged
upon the seven decades of belly-wise
fish-bubbles - & was I a baby in a vice
& the songs raged, serene-throat’ed ease
& the seventh wonder of my clan did cease?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Joshua Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 3:12 PM
A poet indeed, I love the use of words. Good one sir!
Guzzi Avatar
July 2, 2016 at 9:56 PM
Just beautiful Canny- so nice to hear from you & it does feel like the you I first knew. Light & Love Ma
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May 13, 2016 at 7:07 PM
I enjoyed reading this one..I am glad that I chose it to read today..Sara
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March 5, 2016 at 3:11 PM
I like this very much ...Linda
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January 7, 2016 at 7:58 PM
AWESOME WRITE
Guzzi Avatar
December 29, 2015 at 12:36 PM
I do hope the Canny I first knew has returned. Light & Love
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