Streams In the Desert

It’s hit or miss, or so it seems:
a stroll beside well-watered streams,
then all about, a parching drought.
Some days, cavorting in the sun;
on others, nary see a one,
producing doubt when they’ll be out.
But when it seems that things are worse,
sunlight breaks through, the clouds disperse,
and tender verses start to sprout.

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A Nove Otto, 9 lines, 8 syllables per line,
with a rhyme scheme of aabccbddb
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Bauer Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 12:56 PM
just lovely, jeff! i love the idea of "verses start(ing) to sprout!"
Legros Kelley Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 12:26 AM
Oh, this is awesome! I live in a desert, so I really appreciate this beautiful poem :)
Kyser Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 5:12 AM
So glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the read and comments!
M  Avatar
January 20, 2023 at 8:06 PM
So well written Jeff…..enjoyed this poem! Debx
Kyser Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 5:12 AM
Thanks, Deb!
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