Streams of Consciousness

rivers,rivers stream my mind
spring forth images,to find

rivers,rivers tribute sing
brooks,babbling,bubbling bring

rivers,rivers scenes of strife
healing waters of life

rivers,rivers follow me
ebbing,slowly to the sea

rivers,rivers carry me
into realms of poetry

This poem was the inspiration for my latest contest.

Willam James coined the title phrase as he thought 
every definite image of the mind is steeped in the'free'
water flow around it.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 1/9/2010 10:03:00 AM
Cracking poem Brian, thank you for sharing >> James
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Date: 1/4/2010 3:26:00 PM
I love the repitition of it, flowing like the streams you describe. And the phrase "into realms of poery" So cool! andrea
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Date: 1/2/2010 9:00:00 PM
Beautiful..Enjoyed reading...Marty
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Date: 1/2/2010 8:23:00 PM
What would we do without you Brian..this has made my day. BG
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Date: 1/2/2010 5:10:00 PM
Wow! is all I can say on this one. Elaine
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Date: 1/2/2010 1:20:00 PM
A beautiful and flowing piece you wrote here. Have a great day. :):)
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Date: 1/2/2010 10:31:00 AM
Wonderful explanation Brian and thankxxx for the insight into how contests of yours are determined with great inspiration from so many different poets... my entry flowed from my interest in the Egyptian culture and Cleopatra's era of dynasty... of course the movie helps with the pomp and circumstance of the spectacle it was... but I luv the creative challenge u present to us poets to enhance our writing abilities.. blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 1/2/2010 8:16:00 AM
Such a wonderful inspiration, as is your new contest!! :) Thank you for giving us something new to reach for!
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Date: 1/2/2010 7:29:00 AM
Yes I too loved this more expansive write of yours. Brian has Literary Love Afairs been judged? I can't find the results? Soup me? Light & Love
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Date: 1/2/2010 6:47:00 AM
Brian, Very beautiful Brian! I can honestly say that without the river my spirit wouldn't be the same. I've been communing with it all my life. Love Light Patty
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Date: 1/2/2010 4:39:00 AM
Got it nailed , here , Brian ; you and Mr. James , Flow onnnnnnnnnn .....
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Date: 1/2/2010 2:05:00 AM
It seems that way. Our thoughts run rampid but we can halt them. They are a stream and satan can control or God whichever one we chose. Keep the ideas coming and pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 1/2/2010 1:28:00 AM
Rivers can be so tranquill and powerful. Nice write.
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