The Red River

The River runs fast
The red mud falls from the walls
Impressions soon left behind
Natures story told
Like the rings on the large trees
The red stain remembers all...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
January 4, 2011 at 4:50 PM
this one is really good, Sharon. The last line is a great ending!
Mannan Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 7:49 PM
A great choka Sharon. The imagery is superb. Thanks for the kind comments.
A   Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 3:44 PM
I was wondering what was a Choka, enjoyed Sharon! Good poem,, about a tragic way of mother and her nature,..enjoyed,..p.d.
Fraser Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 5:14 PM
The Red Rivers have so so many memories, and not all of them flow away. Capturing Choka Sharon >> James
Mehta Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Fine observation and equally penned well to paint a picture, Sharon
Sweetheart Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Lovely images Sharon in your Choka tonight.. visual picture painted in wonderful words so expressive luv.. happy weekend ...
Kendrick Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Good one..Nature tells its story softly to those who listen..I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Sara
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