Waterfall

There’s nothing like a waterfall
To make you stop and stare
And give yourself some credit
For the fact that you are there.

To come upon one naturally 
Would be a great surprise,
But mostly, people seek out
What’s been seen by prior eyes.

Still, to watch the water gushing
As it tumbles down its course
Is to realize those who miss it
Should be flooded with remorse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 10:11 AM
It is a miracle each time I see one!
Fowler Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:05 AM
Fabulous Ilene! Linda
Bauer Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:27 AM
Thank you, Linda!
Leffanta Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 12:13 PM
This is superbly crafted! Have you ever seen the statue of entwined lovers under the waterfall on the RHS of the stairs leading up to la Basilique du Sacré Cœur de Montmartre, in Paris? What a view on one's way to church! Aloha!
Bauer Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:27 AM
Never saw it, Rico, but it sounds very cool. Thanks for your constant support…
Flood Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 7:20 AM
I’m not into all that astrology stuff but as a cancerian I do have an innate affinity with water, and you’re right, there is nothing quite like a waterfall. Terry
Bauer Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:25 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Terry! I’m not a water person at all, but love looking at it in all its forms…
Hankins Avatar
September 10, 2022 at 9:37 PM
Love this, Ilene. Yes, I go out of my way to view a waterfall. There is something intriguing about "the water gushing As it tumbles down its course."
Bauer Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:24 AM
I totally agree, Jim! It doesn’t have to be a huge Niagara-type one, either…
Slaughter Avatar
September 10, 2022 at 1:52 PM
Great piece, Ilene. I've only seen one waterfall, it was in Colorado, and it was wonderful. I don't know that I would be remorseful for having missed it, but I'm so glad that I don't have to worry about that.
Bauer Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:23 AM
It amazes me that many people get through life without seeing rainbows, sunrises (or sunsets), crescent moons and waterfalls - my favorites! I guess remorse was a bit of a stretch but I needed that rhyme (I think you’ll understand, Jim!)
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