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There's A River Meandering Through The Mind

It is a beautiful spring day, birds are singing their little hearts out. I am rocking in my favorite rocking chair, as a cool breeze covers me like a blanket. What could get better than this, I ask - as I sit and ponder? "There's a river meandering through the mind," with many thoughts. Thoughts are running wild, like the river meandering around each rock. About days of old and how it was, days that are gone forever. Guess we cannot get time back, a river cannot get its water back once it's down stream. Just like the river meandering away, we are both stuck here in the present. Oh how my mind looks to years past, longing for the good old days.

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/28/2025 6:15:00 PM

This poem is incredibly beautiful and so very true. I love this Paula <3 Fave for me!

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 5/25/2025 7:29:00 PM

What a beauty of memories you have painted in simple words in this short poem with shades that relax the mind ànd heart like a favourite song. With best wishes always....Ravindra K Kapoor

CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/25/2025 10:51:00 AM

Oh, Paula, this is one of my favorites from your pen. It is beautiful and felt bittersweet as I felt my own thoughts mirrored in your poetic lines. I do think it would flow better with 'be' rather than 'get' in the 5th line down. Did I say bittersweet, because it also painted me melancholy. Love it ... CayCay

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/25/2025 11:20:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Glad you Love my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" write. WOW!!! One of your favorites from my pen??? Thanks, you made my day happy. Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Valsa George

Date: 5/25/2025 2:47:00 AM

This is such a beautiful poem doing full justice to the selected line. Yes, there is a river of thoughts meandering through our minds. I too long for the old days. All the Best.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/25/2025 8:47:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Also thanks for All the Best. Glad you found my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" to be, a beautiful poem doing full justice to the selected line. I enjoyed writing this one. The good old days where one can still dream. Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/24/2025 9:02:00 PM

Let the river meander to the future next time. Surprises still await us all. Looking forward, gw

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/25/2025 8:43:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Glad you enjoyed my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" write. Oh yes, surprises still await us all. The question is, will we want them in this crazy??? I know what I had in the good old days. One can still dream. Right??? Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/24/2025 2:33:00 AM

How lovely Paula, to be sat outside, with thoughts meandering through the mind. A beautiful poem…. Beryl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/24/2025 9:02:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Glad you found my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" to be, A beautiful poem. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Ann Peck

Date: 5/23/2025 2:44:00 PM

This is lovely, Dear Paula! I long for the old days, too. Thank goodness for our memories. Best of luck, in the contest and as you write.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/24/2025 9:00:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Also thanks for your Best of luck, in the contest. Glad you found my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" write to be, lovely. Great memories are the best kind to have. Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Ink Empress

Date: 5/23/2025 1:26:00 PM

Awwn yes tim never stops and can never rewind too, but some memories time too cannot steal dear Paula! How beautiful is this poem woven from your soul once again! Also i love th rocking chair line! My grandpa had one when i was lil! Made me think of that! Sending you light alwaysz ! Best wishes

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/23/2025 1:38:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Also thanks for your Best wishes. Glad you found my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" write to be, beautiful. I love rocking chairs. I had one at my last home but none here. Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Lin Lane

Date: 5/23/2025 11:54:00 AM

Paula, if that river decides to change course, mid poem... let it follow its chosen course. It will flow to a happier future, and you can still hold on to those beautiful memories from the good old days. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/23/2025 1:11:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Glad you enjoyed my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" write. Oh yes, beautiful memories from the good old days. One can still dream. Right??? Hugs... Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/23/2025 11:52:00 AM

- A lovely place to let your mind travel back in time ... the good old days that will never return ... a wonderful poem, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest - Have a peaceful and relaxing weekend in your rocking chair :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/23/2025 1:08:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over to read and comment. Also thanks for your Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my "There's A River Meandering Through The Mind" write. You are so right when you say, "the good old days that will never return." I wish I had a rocking chair but none here. Hugs... Have a blessed day mind traveling back in time as you write away.........

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/23/2025 11:35:00 AM

There's A River Meandering Through The Mind ~ Date Written:5/23/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.......