Fletcher's Bridge

 

I traveled to the lake of my past

where my childhood ran joyfully free.

I walked onto the bridge that day

‘Oh nostalgia set me free.’

 

There it began to rain and gust

while the tree boughs dripped soaking wet.

The lily pads floated atop of the lake’s surface

as the sins washed down my back.

 

And there they spilled onto the floor

while I searched for identity.

The birds flapped their wings

 letting the floral scent of life

ring its essence through me.

 

Then the rain dried to a halt

and I found what I was looking for.

Beyond the lily pads and the rain drop’s clatter

you will find your reflection along the water.

 

Cord Moreski

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

Took me back to my childhood summers spent lakeside in rural Michigan. thank you.

[TheJordBaker]

I'm glad I found this piece, as it somehow evaded me before. The message is wonderful, and how true it is that we sometimes need to be reminded of what beauty there is. I love the last two lines, simply magical.

[Cord Moreski]

Thank you for the awesome comment ,Jordan.

[Jen]

I enjoyed the prose in this piece. Good job!

[Nicky Sarti]

Beauty is within these words.

[Cord Moreski]

Thank you

[Nicky Sarti]

Anytime, always meant x

[She_is_Flo]

"Oh nostalgia set me free" don't know why but I'm quit intrigued by this sentence!
Nice work!

[Cord Moreski]

Thank you

[The Refined Poet]

this is an excellent write. The opening line really invites the reader in. The flow of the poem is smooth and captivating.

[Cord Moreski]

Thank you

[Tommy Pritchard]

Great poem! I'm glad we made contact on here!

[Cord Moreski]

Thank you, Tommy

[marlayesterday]

I enjoyed this. It is full of life and thought provoking.

[Cord Moreski]

Thank you

[Sleeping Maiden]

Fascinating! I enjoyed reading this! I love your imagery and descriptions. It made me see your poem in my mind. =) And it is true, places and things from the past remains to us no matter how far we grow up. You expressed this wonderfully!
And this poem was very calming. Thank you for writing.

[Cord Moreski]

I am glad you enjoyed it. It means the world :)

[Sleeping Maiden]

No problem at all =) Keep it up ~

[piccolodian]

Wonderful. I love the rhythm.

[Cord Moreski]

Thank you :)