Underground River

The legend so long that's been told, and here goes, 
       that where this underground river flows,
 It's always blacker than blackest night.
       And when you go in this cave you need a bright light.
 
Way down under the earth in this cave,
       The fish are blind that swim in these waves, 
And some have even said, and that's no lie.
        that if you could catch one, they would have no eye.
 
They are quicker than lightning, and they know,
        they must go as the river flows.
They know where the banks are by their feel.
         and know the dangers of the river are very real.
 
This river flows gently and is never too deep.
         It's stays most the same in cold and in heat.
For you see the temperature is always the same.
         down under the ground and that is no game.
 
This river keeps flowing from beginning to end,
       however, as far as we know, there is no end, my friend.
So on it will flow, forever I guess.
       And if anyone finds it, it will be a success.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 1/13/2010 2:28:00 AM
very good
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Date: 1/6/2010 11:57:00 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Marty.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/2/2010 5:30:00 PM
Hey, Marty, is this in the river contest?? If not, it should be, and you did a great job with it!! I liked the little part "they would have no eye" No wonder! So I guess we are not related then from what you told me. But your mom and I have something in common. With our "scaredy cats" running away when people come to visit us! Geeez, Callie, the one that died, Used to go right up to them like she was a little dog!!! LUv, andrea
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Date: 1/2/2010 11:03:00 AM
Well written. I liked it. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 1/2/2010 6:35:00 AM
Very interesting story, well-written rhyme,Marty. Wonderful how God has given each creature the ability to adapt to any environment! Shouldn't you be entering this into Brian's contest, "Flow, River, Flow"? It's a winner in my book! Thank you for all your kind comments. Truly appreciated. Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 1/2/2010 6:01:00 AM
Excellent rhyming story , as ever , Marty . So those fish have no eyes , which means they must feel their way around ??? Think I had some for supper , last night ; Fish-fingers !!!.. Write onnnnnnnnnnn , Marty for 2010 .....
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Date: 1/2/2010 1:03:00 AM
Excellent excellent poem and interesting too dear freind..I want to thank you for your kind comments about entering contests..Maybe one day i will,for now i'll enjoy the pleasure of writing ..tnks for your support my good friend--Charma
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Date: 1/1/2010 11:14:00 PM
Nice structure and flow Marty...Raul
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