Joanna Daniel Poet Imagism

The Call of the Waterfall

Layers of limestone set the stunning stage
Where waters rumble and tumble
Dance and prance 
Like a woman whose flowing white hair is let loose
All aglow with a million diamond studs
Of shimmering sunbeams
Under a viridescent baldachin,
Cascading and serenading,
The soft hum of aquatic thrum
Showcase a dazzling display,
Nature’s way
Of revealing soul-stirring artistry,
Reminding mortals of God’s Divine Touch.



08.06.2021


For Mark Toney's "2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 24" contest

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Sam Kauffman January 23, 2023 at 10:29 AM Congratulations on your winning placement Jo. Love the way you use onomatopoeia so we can splash around in the water of your beautiful waterfall then stand back in awe of God's handiwork cleansed and renewed. Just lovely - sparkling as a waterfall in the sun! Blessings!

Mark Toney January 22, 2023 at 2:01 PM Jo, your dynamic word choice has captured the sights and sounds of "The Call of the Waterfall." "All aglow with a million diamond studs ... Cascading and serenading ~ the soft hum of aquatic thrum ~ Showcase a dazzling display, Nature's way ..." Your last line gives credit where credit is due. Congratulations on your win on Mile 24 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Two more miles to run before the Qualifier's Final Placement Contest!

Andrea Dietrich January 22, 2023 at 10:28 AM Big congrats, This is truly one of your very best poems, Jo

Paula Goldsmith September 4, 2021 at 9:18 AM Congratulations on your win. A pretty write and picture. Love your line, "Reminding mortals of God’s Divine Touch." His touch is beautiful. Have a blessed day/weekend...............

Edward Ibeh September 1, 2021 at 8:48 AM Simply wonderful, Jo:-) Congratulations on your win!

Janice Canerdy September 1, 2021 at 8:15 AM Jo, I love the lively use of personification and simile! CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Emile Pinet September 1, 2021 at 8:11 AM Congratulations Joe, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. Very well done, it was a pleasure to read it my friend, Emile.

Rama Balasubramanian September 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Congratulations once again. You are my most favourite poet of soup. Most talented and I have rarely seen you make a mistake. I do them often.

Caren Krutsinger August 16, 2021 at 9:33 AM Your metaphoric imagery was a delight to read "Like a woman whose flowing hair is let loose All aglow with the thousand diamond studs'

Sara Kendrick August 8, 2021 at 6:58 AM I really like those last two lines. There are negatively charged ions at waterfalls which help restore our mind, emotion, soul, body and spirit and makes this work come alive. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go for the contest. Your visits to my page are uplifting. Sara

Andrea Dietrich August 7, 2021 at 12:36 PM wow, I think you qualify as a WINNER with THIS one, JO!! Joanna Daniel August 8, 2021 at 4:16 AM I hope so. It's difficult to please Emile:)

Virginia Gelok August 6, 2021 at 10:20 PM Well, this should hit the impressive list. Loved it.

Rama Balasubramanian August 6, 2021 at 10:41 AM Lovely, beautiful description of waterfall

Heidi Sands August 6, 2021 at 8:59 AM Very nice...flowing hair is let loose. Well written :)

Mike Bayles August 6, 2021 at 7:05 AM This is a very picturesque poem. I like the dancing waters.

Victor Buhagiar August 6, 2021 at 2:03 AM Stupendous description. A Fave. Best for a win. Hugs.