ARKANSAS WHISPERS

My state of Arkansas personified…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In soft curves

draped in jade-colored silks

water glides down her soft skin

in crystal droplets

ribbon rivers…

 

Her voice is wind whispers

lush emerald tones

and her words

deep sapphire lakes

full and running free…

 

She is

fearless

naked

powerful...

 

Author's Note

PHOTO: Twin Falls of Devils Fork, Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Owl... your words of beauty ... the sound of a waterfall... “deep sapphire lakes free and running free”... “her voice is wind whispers... lush emerald tones”... these words are as lovely as a bird singing a lullaby of romantic overtures in a symphony of beauty. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Owl... your poem is as serene as romance can be. You paint a picture that has feelings of pleasure unfolding against Nature's background of silver blue heavenly hues... a masterpiece to be framed in gold. truly, Pat

[An owl on the moon]

Pat, your words are so kind and lifting!

[Alfred Kukitz]

Bravo! She is my kind of women.

Regards,
Al

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, my friend!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Madly wild, lush and lovely my friend. The imagery and evocative words mesh in a beautiful collaboration, celebration, of your amazing home. Arkansas rises as a goddess of nature primeval. Magnificent!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Annette! I'm originally from California, so the green here in Arkansas is truly divine. :)

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

I have been watching a Netflix mini-series called Ozark, and the scenery is truly beautiful, as your poem describes so well.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, yes, that was filmed not far from here (about 2 hours north). Such a powerful glimpse of the dark side of these green hills.

[Einstein Noodle]

boy do i love this poem! i happened to notice the title and had to visit as i just moved (retired) to north central AR ...you have a wonderful poem in personifications as you say ..i thoroughly enjoyed the experiences of reading ... well done says i!
E.

[An owl on the moon]

So glad to have you by! Thank you for your uplifting words. May you enjoy every moment here in Arkansas. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

what amazing beauty in your words, and wonderful use of personification...so alive this is...like the descriptions are in tolkien's Hobbit and Lord of the Rings...

j.

[An owl on the moon]

Now, thank you for making my day with a comparison of anything I might utter to Tolkien. Appreciate you, jacob!

[Paul Bell]

Bet this gets painted a lot.
Great poem to a great National Forest.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, Paul! Lots of beautiful wildness around here. :)

[barleygirl]

Beautiful tribute to your own personal homeland. I love the descriptions, the alliteration, the word play with vivid observations well-stated. I love that you chose quite unusual words in the last 3 lines, personifying your homeland spot almost as a lover.

[An owl on the moon]

So glad to have you by! Thank you for your uplifting words. I actually grew up near Yosemite in California, and am truly amazing with nature, the healing energy she gives.

[Ted Kniffen]

There is nothing so perfect as a good river, a waterfall and clear skies. Unless of course there is a canoe involved. Good write, C.

[gabiaimee]

Very beautiful personification. After experiencing the beauty of Arkansas for the first time more recently I cannot argue with any of this! It's the Natural State for a reason!

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, so pleased you enjoyed my words.. and even more so that you were here breathing the Arkansas air... Thank you! :)