Riverine Farewell

With a fading sunset by the banks of the Rhine,
I watched the final cruise sail off for the day,
From where I thought would have made a fine spot to dine,
Till the hour called on to depart for my way.

I reckoned her flowing pith leaves much to discern,
For a hermit spirit with ascension to learn,
To smile and arise from material defeat,
And face the distant road still left to complete.

My musing was nourished in golden afterglow,
Post melancholy in the twilight of trust,
The elemental word that these banks let me know,
I said back as a heartfelt farewell robust.

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Good morning from Spain,
Been awhile since I last read and reviewed a poem of yours.
Life gets in the way and although I would love to be at my computer all day that is just not possible.
I really loved your vivid images of the beautiful Rhine... I have seeing on a River Cruise..
You wonderful rhyme flowed through the lines effortlessly...
I love these lines
My musing was nourished in golden afterglow,
Post melancholy in the twilight of trust,
The elemental word that these banks let me know,
I said back as a heartfelt farewell robust.
My musing was nourished in golden afterglow,
Post melancholy in the twilight of trust,
The elemental word that these banks let me know,
I said back as a heartfelt farewell robust.
My musing was nourished in golden afterglow,
Post melancholy in the twilight of trust,
The elemental word that these banks let me know,
I said back as a heartfelt farewell robust.
Your memories of that time is also really so wonderful...
Take the best of care my friend,
Lisa, still in Spain

[Archishman Rick]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful words, Lisa. Glad to hear all of them. Good evening from India. Take good care :)

[Lisasview]

You are so welcome!!
Lisa

[Ken Simm.]

I don't know why but I am reminded of Hausman with this. And he is one of my favourite poets. The rhyme the structure all complete in a lovely lilting almost song. That carries the subject through from obscurity to empathy.

[Archishman Rick]

That is a marvelous review, many thanks. I am suddenly reminded of the poem "Loveliest of Trees" by A.E. Hausman, back from school days.. I recently read it again and felt nostalgic. I also read "Be Still My Soul, Be Still" by Hausman, and was deeply touched. A pleasure and honour.
Cheers.

[willweb]

A beautiful journey on a pristine waterway offering peace and solitude along the way. A lovely poem that is easily felt.

[Archishman Rick]

That is a lovely assessment of the poem, many thanks :). Peace and solitude together is a truly amazing thing.
Cheers

[Lorry]

A cruise and a sunset seem to go together, even before any other sights are seen. I have always struggled to notice much of anything on boats, as like a child, I am drawn to the back of the boat and my imagination is set on overload, as I watch the boat cutting a path of white through the sea, hoping that two paths don't cross and we all fall into whatever is under the sea, which to me is unknown as I don't remember imagination being a big part of education in my day, other than the scary adventure books of things like the kraken and giant slither monsters. I do remember worrying that they would escape through the cuts the boats made, which is probably why I was sat glued to watching them, looking out for every pirate maps warning of "That be beasties here!" 😊

[Archishman Rick]

Those are really amazing pieces of imagination with the boat path cutting the waters. I am thrilled myself as mythical sea creatures and the sea have always awed me.Thank you for presenting your own musings and remembrance through the review, Mr. Lorry. What can I say, just makes me glad to know. Of course this poem talks about a river but oh well.
😀😁

[Chris Shaw]

I have an affinity with rivers, so I particularly enjoyed this poem of farewell to a particular spot that means so much to you. Your lines flow beautifully and are very poetic in composition. Farewells are not goodbyes forever, so I feel you will return after your travels. I picked up some wonderful sunset imagery from your first stanza. Very much enjoyed. All good wishes.

Chris

[Archishman Rick]

Thank you kindly for your kind words and leaving this review. Glad to read. All good wishes to you too.

[John the Baptist]

The speaker here seems concerned with departures and endings. It appears he is on some kind of journey which he has yet to complete. The second verse may indicate a woman is involved, so perhaps what we are seeing is the end scene of a romance, with the speaker willing to regard the whole thing as a lesson.

[Archishman Rick]

Many thanks for your sound appraisal, John. Just to point out, By 'Her' in the second verse, the speaker is referring to the river Rhine from his point of view, whose flowing essence is reassuring :)

[Sami Khalil]

Very different and nice. I hope that farewell won't be forever. I like the setting. You have found a fine spot indeed.

[Archishman Rick]

Much appreciated, I thank you dearly for your praise and kind visit. Shall keep going back in spirit :)

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure. You are welcome 😊