Barry Stebbings Poet Rhyme

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Rhyme adapted from a Rispetto with eleven syllables per line and nine lines.

Giving the rhyme ababbccdd

The River

The River

      The swirling stream in slow eddies flows along, 
      In bright sun flecked ripples the Grey Heron wades.
      Where Water Coltsfoot, Alder and Birch belong	
      A swift kingfisher darts from the dappled shade,
      Its blue cloak’s flash in the riparian glade.
      And so beyond our powers for us it seems
      To recreate Natures most alluring themes
      And to imitate her wonders such as these,
      That which simple Nature will create with ease.       

       Barry Stebbings
       Oct. 2020

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Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2020 at 7:54 PM Beautifully described, Barry. Barry Stebbings October 17, 2020 at 3:50 AM Thank you very much, Andrea. // Barry

Jan Allison October 13, 2020 at 1:14 PM what wonderful imagery and i too have learned a new word:-) thanks for sharing:-) hugs jan xx Barry Stebbings October 14, 2020 at 10:45 AM Thank you very much, Jan. // Barry

Regina Mcintosh October 5, 2020 at 11:31 AM Lovely words that form a elegant and eloquent write. Beautiful. God bless you always, Gina Barry Stebbings October 5, 2020 at 11:34 AM Thank you very much, Gina. // Barry

Gary Radice October 5, 2020 at 11:16 AM A great poem Barry - and I've learned a new word today: "riparian" (relating to the banks of a river) Cheers - Gary Barry Stebbings October 5, 2020 at 11:20 AM Thank you very much, Gary. A useful word to have. // Barry