Summer River Poems

“The crystalline river in her generous curves shines blue amidst the leafy green inviting the soul to contemplation. She is a sanctuary and keeper of...

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*Situated in the south-western region of Mauritius, a dream island in the Indian Ocean.

Written on 9 November 2023


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I dream of a pipal tree that grows 
at the foot of Banasura Hill, 

miles beyond the fishing village 
I once called home. 

Here, I...

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Brooding River

This winter saw a lot of rain in the river near the houses, still running clear and lucid, giving its soul
to the ocean
On the...

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I remember I got up earlier than usual
A bright summer morning with no one around
I crossed the road onto the country path
And made my way...

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in the spring my river has an unusually active flow
tearing down her channel as if she is racing herself
I stand in the verdant grass with...

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A river of love pushing pulsing on
Twine my very soul as I sing natures song
Prestige and honor - a flawless swam perhaps...
Fluttering my limbs of...

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rafting down river
    beneath blue sky canopy --
         songs of nature play

riding the rapids
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I am sitting by the bank of the river,
reflecting what my reflections in the water mean to me,
the calm and serenity of the eddies and...

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High above the mile-high Colorado Rocky Mountains,
Anywhere I see, I see the tall cliffs with silver lined snow caps,
The Alpine fir, blue spruce and oak...

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willows in symmetry 
ripples in crowfoot 
swan goes with the flow...

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There are actual people
half woman half man
running mornings and
dream people in movies
half language half light.
Tomorrow is John’s funeral.

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This is my minute
my moment
Oops, gone!

Anything can happen
if...

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Love flows as summer winds blow
    drift along on current's breeze ... 

  Downy flakes rescue memories
    in...

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We raised our sights in the autumn season,
brilliant and vivacious shades, full of life.
Vivid crimson, scarlet, rust, and yellow rife,
The maple trees in the grove...

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To love, to joy, to that verdant spring day
To catfish, Ruth, Penny and Tennessee
And even the monster that got away
You have always been there to...

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