Wonders of Water

Wide oceans, wandering rivers, wild waterfalls
water bursts forth and invigorate the senses.
Requisite and essential to life, it flows freely
spreading it's liquid magic throughout our world.

Follow water's fluid pathways over the earth
from precipitation seen in rain, sleet and snow
to crystallization, where water changes into a
frosty, winter wonderland of frozen icicles.

We mere mortals could never become impermeable 
to the life sustaining benefits of water, for we
depend upon it for hydration, like breathing, and for life.
For we are made of water, and without it, we would die.






Written on 4/5/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Smith Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 5:57 PM
Felt I had to read one of your poems after receiving your feedback on my blog about poetry soup. I chose wisely and give it a 7. Best poem. Your passion shows through. Best wishes - David from NZ
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June 29, 2016 at 10:05 PM
Thank you, David! You are too kind :)
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May 20, 2016 at 12:55 PM
BRAVO Laura. A celebration of water in its majesty and glory. Where indeed would we be without it? Well done indeed! Best wishes, Keith
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April 15, 2016 at 7:39 AM
I enjoyed drinking in the words of your poem and, having done so, got up from the keyboard and went to pour myself a glass.
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April 15, 2016 at 8:28 AM
Haha!! Glad you liked it!
May Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 6:59 PM
Very good write Laura... best wishes
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April 15, 2016 at 5:28 PM
Thank you, Connie! It makes me happy to know you liked it :)
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April 7, 2016 at 7:14 PM
Thank you, Joseph :)
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April 7, 2016 at 4:44 PM
Laura, you have penned a lovely poem, best of luck in the contest, and I am loving it 7 ~
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April 7, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Thank you, Connie! It makes me happy to know you liked it :)
Lindley Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 8:50 PM
Very strong free verse my friend. Excellence weaving of the life force known as water. A7
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April 6, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Thank you, Robert :)
Scars Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Laura a wonderful poem, good luck!-luloo
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April 5, 2016 at 2:45 PM
Thanks, Laura! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
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April 5, 2016 at 11:38 AM
I feel good in your poem. Friendly Aquarius
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April 5, 2016 at 2:44 PM
Thank you, Ovidiu! I'm glad you related to my poem :)
Allison Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 11:28 AM
Great take on the water theme - it is quite a challenge to weave the 6 words into a poem:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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April 5, 2016 at 2:44 PM
Thanks, Jan! I'm glad you liked it :)
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