Gary Radice Poet Rhyme

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Published: 11th April 2021

 Permission to use the image of The Thames Head granted courtesy of  https://toddledoddle.com

This poem was placed 1st in the "A STRAND (1066)" contest sponsored by Brian Strand (Judged 4th March 2022)

The official source of The River Thames (UK) lies in a remote Gloucestershire meadow on the edge of the small village of Kemble in The Cotswolds.

'The Source Stone' to The North Sea (via The Thames) is approximately 232 miles

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The Source

On the outer edge of Kemble
there’s a stone upon the green
where a spring becomes a trickle in a pond.

It seeps and then it flows
under bridges as a stream
towards the narrowboats of Lechlade and beyond.

There is peace and so much beauty
from The Isis* to The Thames
winding dreams around the spires along its course.

It flows on through The Tideway
'til its journey finally ends
at The North Sea many miles from its source.

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Paula Goldsmith January 11, 2023 at 6:55 AM Back with Congratulation on yet another win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day................. Gary Radice January 11, 2023 at 7:03 AM Thank you Paula. It's always been a wish of mine that one day I get to trace the source of The Thames from the Cotswolds to London. I'm not too bothered about the stretch after London when it makes its way to The North Sea. Still time I guess. :) Cheers - Gary

Komal Walimbe May 14, 2022 at 1:37 AM Congratulations on your win! Imaginary and a great one! Have a great day Gary!:) Gary Radice May 14, 2022 at 1:49 AM I certainly will have a great day Komal - thank you - you too.. and thank you, for your great comments about my poem. Cheers - Gary

Brenda Chiri February 6, 2022 at 1:35 AM Gary congrats on your win!;) Gary Radice February 6, 2022 at 2:03 AM Thank you Brenda! Cheers - Gary

Paula Goldsmith February 5, 2022 at 12:20 PM Congratulations on your win. A "Lovely" write. I enjoyed this write/picture and added information. Have a blessed day/weekend............. Gary Radice February 6, 2022 at 1:49 AM Thank you Paula. I was in danger of making the background notes to the poem longer in length than the actual poem itself so I stopped when I did :) Thanks for the visit. Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins February 5, 2022 at 10:33 AM So beautiful, Gary. I recall our visit to the Cotswolds many years ago. It was a lovely driving trip Deb and I took from London to Moffett, Scotland via an overnight in Wales. You made me want to return. Gary Radice February 6, 2022 at 1:46 AM Thanks Milt! We love the Cotswolds and Burton on the Water in particular. That sounds like on long drive to me - glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy your holiday! Cheers - Gary

L. J. Carber January 12, 2022 at 11:38 AM Ah, Gary, you make me miss England!!! Congrats on your win, mate Gary Radice January 12, 2022 at 12:13 PM Thanks L. J. If you miss London (You either love or hate the place) then have a quick glance at these short poems if and when you find the time: they are among my own favourite writes. Read you soon and Cheers - Gary https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/london_town_primrose_hill_1350736

Christuraj Alex January 11, 2022 at 8:23 PM Vivid depiction of the landscape. Congratulations! Gary Radice January 12, 2022 at 12:10 PM Thank you Christuraj. One day I'd like to walk the Thames Pathway. Cheers - Gary

Juliet Ligon April 22, 2021 at 8:36 AM Beautiful, serene scene you described. Gary Radice April 22, 2021 at 10:34 AM Thank you Julie for your equally beautiful comments. Cheers - Gary

Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2021 at 11:52 PM Your lyrical poem sings of the natural beauty of the area Gary. I really like the way you write. Congratulations. Blessings Gary Radice April 20, 2021 at 3:49 AM Thank you Connie. The journey from the meadow in the village of Kemble in The Cotswolds to The North Sea is approx. 215 miles. I had difficulty narrowing those miles into eight lines so I'm really pleased you like the poem. :) Cheers - Gary

George Yiorgos Stathakis April 14, 2021 at 7:54 PM Love your descriptive rhyme. Congrats Gary! Gary Radice April 14, 2021 at 10:19 PM Thank you George for your lovely comments. Cheers - Gary.

Janice Canerdy April 13, 2021 at 5:16 PM Gary, this is a skillfully-written, descriptive, lovely WINNING poem. CONGRATS! Janice Gary Radice April 14, 2021 at 1:38 AM Janice, thank you. I've finally arrived at a point where I'm totally happy with it - at long last! :) Cheers - Gary

Brian Strand April 12, 2021 at 11:18 PM Ah yes Gary,the tidal Thames from Teddington,have spent many a boat trip thereon.My Dad received a scout medal for the rescue someone who fell therein at Kingston. Brian Strand April 13, 2021 at 2:27 AM Yes Gary,a way of being in the city but without the people & cars.Press on with your series. Gary Radice April 13, 2021 at 1:22 AM Hi Brian! I've been on many a boat trip too. I'm one of those northerners that actually loves London with a passion. I plan at some stage to write a series of poems about it. I saw a documentary about the Thames some time back and was surprised to learn how strong the currents are. Your dad deserved his medal.

Lonna Blodgett April 12, 2021 at 6:57 PM Beautiful flowing description with words of rhythm and rhyme to take us there! Lonna Gary Radice April 13, 2021 at 1:18 AM Thank you Lonna! I appreciate your lovely comments. Cheers - Gary

Christopher Flaherty April 12, 2021 at 1:52 PM Topical Gary Just watched a program or documentary about how water and sewerage companies are releasing untreated effluent in our river's. Christopher Flaherty April 14, 2021 at 4:32 PM Either way still eventually came out well in the end Gary Radice April 12, 2021 at 3:22 PM Hi Christopher - Thanks for reading. TBH I was pulling my hair out over this one..I wanted to write a poem about the source of the Thames and maybe add some metaphor in there about life / faith ..at one stage I was going to write some pollution message in there too..but I didn't..In the end I got so fustrated with it that it just turned out to be a simple poem about the life of the Thames in 8 lines. The world of poetry eh? :) Cheers - Gary

Michelle Faulkner April 11, 2021 at 5:07 PM I like the rhyme scheme here, it all comes together so smoothly, inspires a serene gentleness~ Gary Radice April 11, 2021 at 11:01 PM Thank you Michelle I really appreciate your comments particularly because I've been editing the poem over the last 24 hours due to not being happy with how it ends. I'm still not sure..If its changed since you first read it I apologise and hope you still like it. Cheers - Gary