The Heart of a Stream

Born, far aloft on highest peak,
of glaze caressed by golden glow,
through ancient sculpted rock she seeks
fair journey forth to glens below.


Cool innocence; a virgin stream
unfurls her charm at leisured pace;
a bracken shaded lover’s dream
meanders on with gentle grace.


O’er highland slopes she carves her name
and tastes the salt of weathered stone,
warm rippled sun depicts a flame;
a yearning ne'er to drift alone.


With dreams of zest her ethos sways,
high spirits disenthrone her calm;
away from purity she strays
toward the thrill of ocean’s charm.


Exuberance invites a ride
upon his wild and briny sea,
midst turbulence and swelling tide
she yields to anonymity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Zzzzz Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 3:48 AM
This flows as smoothly as any sylvan stream. Good rhythm and good, poetic language. A fine poem.
Plunkett Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 12:57 PM
You write beautifully! I can see and feel and breathe it. Wonderful and I Love it... I am glad they featured you.
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Sharon. Love, Carol
Babcock Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Congrats on this beautiful poem being featured this week. God Bless Phyl
George   Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:57 AM
A brilliant metaphorical MASTERPIECE! Sharon. Many congrats on this feature of the week. Lainie. I am adding this one to my favorite list.
Mehta Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Sharon
Goff Avatar
June 25, 2010 at 1:48 PM
I fall into this smooth-flowing quatrain quite easily! Sharon! nice! jimbo
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 11:22 PM
ps Forgot to say, yes, footles are great fun. I really preccupied myself with them on that long ride a few weeks ago. They might have a contest here on them again sometime! brian did a contest for spring footles a long time ago! Intersting what you told me about that program on tv!
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 11:20 PM
YOu know what, this reminds me of a sonnet I did about a stream turning into a river and then to the sea!! I think I might even have it posted here. I love how you write with forms the way I enjoy doing myself. It's just Margaret, the only other one I've met here that enjoys forms as much as you and I do! This was SO NICE to read, flowing just like the stream. LUv, Andrea
Fraser Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 12:36 PM
The next time I pass or cross a stream, I shall think of this piece >> James
Spence Sr Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 6:23 AM
This is excellent and exotic. I like the tone and essence of this poem. Keep writing! Blessings, Joseph
Knop Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Very well written, Sharon. Enjoyed your imagery in your poem. And thank you for your comment on "Kingfisher". And for sure your comment is highly appreciated ebven in "only" one language!...Have a great day!...Gert
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May 26, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Magnificent description of the sea and its inviting qualities, Sharon. You have quite a unique and pleasing style. Best wishes, Carolyn
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