The Millstone River

In the middle of this bustling town
There is a piece of heaven, serenely so.
A place where one can relax and sit down
On benches placed there to watch the river flow.

Around this piece of river a park was made
To showcase the waterfall in all it's grace.
White frothy waterfall turns to river of jade.
You will find nowhere more lovely than this place.

The manmade duck ponds, gardens and trails
Are a feature of pride for local towns folk,
But against this river God created... it pales
And often of it, by pen and word, I've spoke.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM
You paint a lovely picture that soothes the mind.
George   Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Beautiful, Francine. Many cograts on your SUPER WIN, Lainie
Kendrick Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Agree that God's beautiful waterways are grand..Congrats..Sara
Mehta Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM
My congratulations on this win in the contest, Francine
Davidson Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM
It reminds me a bit of my home town in Scotland, quite beautiful. Well done. Robert C-D
Brown Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Congratulations on your win Francine in Barbara's "A River Runs Through It contest. Love, Carol
Horne Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Many congratulations, Francine : ) It reminds me of a place here called Lydford Gorge - we love the place
Dailey Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Very peaceful poem. Congrats on the win. Mike
Culverhouse Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 4:07 AM
sounds beautiful thanks for sharing with us.
Dietrich Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 12:49 AM
I like that you used a familiar river.I probably told you that already. This one very much deserved to be on the list, Francine. Congrats on your win. LUv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 10:11 PM
You make me want to seek it out. Francine. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Congrats Francine on your fantastic win in the river contest with this wonderful write ..so imaginative and sweet luv..enjoy..
Gorelick Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 9:05 PM
Coongrats on your placement in my contest. BG
Johnson Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM
the artist draws within her mind, and couples words duck pond and yet, the water flows and it will rhyme, and on it goes the passion sets, until another time:) love, Don
Breidenthal Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Another picture wonderfully painted with descriptive wording! Keep up the fantastic work! Always, Laura
Devonshire Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM
What a great source of inspiration you have at the Millstone River, Francine. I can picture it so clearly with your words -- the waterfall, duck ponds, gardens and trails. How nice to have a "piece of heaven" in a bustling town. Thanks so much for reading my poems, Francine. Hope you enjoyed Canada Day and I'm looking forward to being with my sister on the Fourth of July. Have a great weekend! Love, Carolyn
La France Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 4:03 PM
It sounds divine, Francine, a lovely poem, I am sending you a soupy mail in a moment~~
Sweetheart Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 9:43 PM
an ultra lovely picture painted in words of the river Francine..beautiful imagery painted with your pen luv.. great contest ... luv..happy 4th..
Long Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 8:29 PM
this was a beautiful picture cory
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 7:16 PM
a lovely picture presented of this River, FRancine. It sounds like a place familiar to me!
Poet Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Beautiful imagery here Francine.Enjoyed.
Carlson Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Very good description...and poem - Kyle
Larocca Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 6:20 PM
You described it so well. Sounds like a place I would live to visit.
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