Phyllis Babcock Poet Rhyme

The River

I came across a small babbling creek
Feeling the wet sand beneath my feet
It's blue mirrored the sky
Calm and serene as if flowed by
Pristine, crystal clear to the eye
Unseen flow as it passes by
Rocks and stones rounded out
As it heads towards the river's mouth
Over time it finds it's natural course
Little rivulets rush without much force
Eventually all becomes one focal stream
Flowing to the ocean calm and serene
It blends it's waves with the sea
In turmoil they cannot agree
The waves come crashing into shore
A cauldron of undertow pulling more
It reached with tidal force
Pulling the river to it's natural course.

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Elizabeth Wesley June 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM I love the way this builds up, from gentle peace to tumultuous force. A vivid picture that stays with you. Great poem Phyllis.......Elizabeth Thank you for your kind comments on mine.

Zzzzz Zzzzz May 24, 2011 at 5:15 AM A poetic write. Peaceful waters meeting the might of the ocean. Nice one.

Stephan McBride March 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM this is wonderful,you are truly gifted

Adeleke Adeite March 7, 2011 at 9:13 PM Wow! Poetic flow of nature, this is amazing! Thanks for sharing this. Keep your poetry pen alive. Great you. Love, Adeleke

Nette Onclaud March 7, 2011 at 10:52 AM oh phyllis, i am struck by your poetic lighting! lovely... drop by again if you can; your comments means a lot to me..:) hugggs, nette

Carolyn Devonshire March 7, 2011 at 10:17 AM Thanks for reading "The Most Vulnerable," Phyllis. Despite the army's action, Allen West ran for Congress and got elected. You should hear him speak! As he said himself, he "doesn't march to a Machavellien Kumbaya." I do believe he saved a lot of lives preventing that ambush. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 4, 2011 at 5:16 PM thankxxx Phyllis for your wonderful comments and happy weekend my friend with luv..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 4, 2011 at 5:22 AM Lovely write Phyllis and so expressive to blend the imagery within every line.. wishing all our rivers here in the East were pristine channels to the eye..luv.. happy weekend...

Carolyn Devonshire March 3, 2011 at 8:14 AM You created a beautiful portrait of nature in your rhyme, Phyllis. I don't know if this was written for a contest, but it sure gave me a serene feeling and an appreciation for the beauty of the river. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick March 2, 2011 at 2:37 PM Enjoyed this very descriptive and expressive work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Sara

Ryan Wegenast February 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM Very nice picture, well done!

Kevin Semeniuk February 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM Beautiful! great flow with some fantastic images!

Andrea Dietrich February 27, 2011 at 12:30 AM this is really nice, Phyllis. WAs it for any contest? I just love how you had the river being pulled to its natural course. well, I can barely keep my eyes open. I MUST get to bed!! Luv, Andrea

Barbara Gorelick February 26, 2011 at 6:59 PM I love poems about water..this is great..BG

February 26, 2011 at 2:13 PM Nice use of rhyme and imagery to share your thoughts. Keep on writing! Thank you for your kind comments. Blessings to you. Karen