Stream To Signature Pool

The stream meanders down the rocks where I Look upwards and hope that surely the sky Creates the shade for the water to view Along the sides of the bank is more blue Where the center to the stream turns all white And frothy where the stone juts out despite Finally the stream leads to a grand pool Where fish reside, I act not like a fool By the algae gets eaten from below The sides of gorgeous rocks that we don’t know Where the life comes from all real compassion Great sign of a foreign crafted passion Heart of gold, the middle of the forest Is surely this scene of prime non-disgust Where this signature warm place pleads to me Of coming power unlike any plea
Russell Sivey Contest: Let's be Open Sponsor: SuZ - D 6/21/2013

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Date: 11/1/2013 7:46:00 AM
congratulations on your win Russell xx
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Date: 10/31/2013 2:01:00 AM
congrats on your win friend Russell. well-done :)
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Date: 10/30/2013 1:16:00 PM
Russell, . Love the win *Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 10/29/2013 8:59:00 PM
Hello Russell, , well done, congratulations in the Let's be Open contest... always~ LINDA
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Date: 10/29/2013 5:12:00 AM
- Always enjoyable to read your poetry - Today I want to congratulate your winning poem Russell. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/25/2013 6:25:00 AM
Me again, just had to come tell you that your comment made me smile especially the part about me not wanting him around:) lets just say he is very stubborn lol just kidding.. thanks for the laughter this afternoon :)
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Date: 6/25/2013 6:02:00 AM
Lovely descriptive write Russell, absolutely enjoyed it this afternoon :) hope your week is a brilliant one :) take care from a windy and rainy Cape Town :) l
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Date: 6/24/2013 6:06:00 PM
beautiful word picture. Left me with the slight scent of pineapple liqueur. Great writing, my friend. I learn much from you... Jake.
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Date: 6/22/2013 4:49:00 PM
This wonderful for the contest. I loved it. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla
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Date: 6/22/2013 12:54:00 PM
What a great idea...loved this moving stream...Russell...very well done...
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Date: 6/22/2013 9:43:00 AM
Interesting work that you have penned in this one..Enjoyed reading today..Reads like winning material to me..Thanks for the visits..You are faithful in lifting me up through your reading and commenting..I hope that this is a good day for you..Sara
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Date: 6/22/2013 3:39:00 AM
Another gem! Good luck my friend!
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Date: 6/22/2013 12:03:00 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed Tfs
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Date: 6/21/2013 11:12:00 PM
Well written Russell. ....Seren
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