The River's Lyrics

Though they thought it didn't matter,
fate would soon decry its loss,
those who stroked the raven's wing,
cushioned by the verdant moss.

They who spun the silken fibers,
iridescent shades of blue,
molten silver coursing downward,
hissing through the morning dew.

He whose gray eyes knew their essence,
he who flew on velvet wings,
when the final toll was taken,
wrote the lyrics rivers sing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Congratulations on your three poems making it into the semi finals Danielle. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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May 3, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Congrats with this one also...Raul
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April 10, 2009 at 10:43 AM
"of all the contest poems that rhyme - accolades to the rest and yet for me a comment here - I like this one the best "
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April 1, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Absolutely beautiful, dear Danielle. Best wishes for all 3 entries in the finals. Lainie P.S. I did reply to your querries in poetrysoup mail. Hope you received it.
Winter Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Congrats on all 3 poems making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals. Love, Shar
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January 30, 2009 at 8:54 AM
First off, the rhyme is perfect and congrats on the well deserved feature this week. This reads so well as it is smooth and has the clearest imagery. Wonderful! Michael
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January 28, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations Danielle on your poetry being chosen to feature this week. May you have many more excellent poems featured. Love, Carol
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January 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous and lyrical, Danielle. Fine piece of work. I look forward to reading your other writings and wish to congratulate you on being featured this week. Donna G.
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January 27, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Lovely poem, Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week..God Bless*Tyesha
Mckenzie Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Danielle This is your best yet! Congratulations on your featured poem my favorite! Love Laura :)
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January 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Congratulations on being featured. This is a wonderful poem. So visual, wonderful phrases, and very well crafted
Winter Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 5:56 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful featured write of the week! Love, Shar
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January 26, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Congratulations Danielle on "The River's Lyrics" being featured this week. Have a wonderful day. Go Cards. Vince
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January 25, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Congrats on you feature this week Danielle.Rgds Brian
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January 25, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Beautiful writing here, Danielle! loved it! loved the images! Congratulations on this one being featured this week! ~ Carrie
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January 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Congrats, Danielle, on having your beautiful poem featured this week. Love, Nigel
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December 14, 2008 at 7:37 AM
This is simply GORGEOUS Danielle. Extraordinary word use, impeccable flow and delightful imagery... a masterpiece my dear! Love, Keith
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December 13, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I love the flow and feel of this wonderful write. Laura :)
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December 13, 2008 at 7:39 AM
So very well written and so very beautiful. Well done. Love Heidie
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