DRIFTWOOD

brown cinders, glistening sun

down the creek driftwood comes

so simple it looks

so stale and dead

but looking closer

nature has said

a floating gift

beauty in wood

a life of wonder

as this tree stood

a name, a carving

two friends for life

this driftwood watched

with no eyes for sight

so as it gracefully, 

sweeps past the shores

cast a glance of forevermore

beauty, even in driftwood comes

brown wood, dried in the sun

roaming, rushing, floating by

whimsical natures lullaby 

Reviews

[Dhaye]

Wow! Very nice. I love the rhyme and rhythm.

In that song related to this poem, the driftwood is just floating in its beauty. But driftwood nowadays do not end as that dead wood. They're naturally stunning...a material for sculpture or that haven for our beautiful orchids. I love driftwood!

[Holly Mason]

love driftwood, adore it!
thank you much for reading

[quinfinn]

i have seen many pieces of beautiful driftwood in my time...i love the stuff. i admit, when i saw the title for this i thought of that moody blues tune "driftwood" which is just gorgeous, but i was pleasantly surprised to find your poem the genuine article. well penned.

[Holly Mason]

actually a couple of folks have mentioned this song...I do not know it but now i will*)
thank you for reading much

[quinfinn]

i think you'll like it, you're welcome!

[Angi]

Beautiful imagery, Holly!

[Holly Mason]

just like that Christmas tree behind ya-I really do love it
thank you much for reading

[Stella Armour]

ah Driftwood, my favourite Moody Blues song.There is something so serene about watching driftwood float along, your poem has captured it wonderfully

[Holly Mason]

thank you very much...truly

[Ency Bearis]

A beautiful rendition of this lyrical poem, pleasure to read Holly.

[Holly Mason]

thank you fine sir...truly

[Ency Bearis]

my pleasure and your welcome

[Frieda P]

This is utterly amazing my friend, what a lovely thought! You take something so simple and made it into something fascinating and beautiful, kudos!

[Holly Mason]

thank you fine lady I am catching up on my reading today and I can't wait some of your titles are enticing as heck*)

[Jack...]

This was beautiful Holly. What a vision you have brought to me this morning.

[Holly Mason]

your driftwood or mine? hahahha
thank you morning sunshine*)

[Tate Morgan]

God thats beautiful;

[Holly Mason]

thank you fine sir, truly

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

You can find beauty in anything nature creates if you look with pure intentions.
A wonderful piece of poetry.

[Holly Mason]

I thank you from my driftwood to yours*)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

My pleasure.

[A. H. Pinley]

Driftwood turns into beautiful furniture. Great piece Holly!

[Holly Mason]

lovin the furniture*) thank you fine sir