Surreal Nature

Sitting by the Klamath River in Northern California, watching as it endlessly
makes its way around the bend, searching for the sea. A "wild river' it is, one of the
few left untouched by dams and the interference of man. It flows as it did for 
thousands of years. The river change from green to blue, and there are a myriad of greens along the bank. Wood ducks, otters and deer keep me company. A paradise for hearts wounded by modern life. It seems a glimpse into the life of those who came here before.

                                    busy and playful
                                flow unrestricted by man
                                    secrets of the past



            The silence is broken by the voices of wild creatures, and the occasional  
sound of a fish jumping in search of a fly. Tiny frogs crawl up and down the bank, 
some still having remnants of their polliwog tails.  Bear tracks in the wet sand tell me that I am not alone.. Overhead a contrail fades, a reminder of the other world waiting for me tomorrow.

                                    the call of wild things
                                 and the call of tomorrow
                                      living in this day

 9/20/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kendrick Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!!Sara
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 1:12 PM
I am sorry I have been out of the loop for so long, I hope I can back into sync soon but many congratulations on your win Barbara love xx
A  Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Barbara,, awesome Haibun. Have yourself a sweet day.......... LOVE SKAT .
A   Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM
congratulations... PD
Hamilton Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 7:32 AM
hi Barbara congrats on a fine win Shadow x smile
Mehta Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 5:01 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Barbara
Adams Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 8:39 PM
this one comes to life nicely...could almost hear the splashes as the fish jumped...congrats on your win :)
Richards Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 8:33 PM
You often write about places I know......and it always makes your poetry seem even more personal. I could see it all.....along the familiar Klamath River. It is nice to know someone is from my neck of the woods. This is lovely!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 6:08 PM
A most excellent poem and winning placement!
May Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 5:26 PM
great write BG...congrats on your win
Poet Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM
Just beautiful Barbara.Enjoyed very much.
Horne Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 3:39 PM
love this,Barbara
Andresen Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 1:01 PM
- Woooow.. - Really well written, Barbara !!! (7) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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