"Calm Over Rocky Waters"

  "Calm Over Rocky Waters"

 

Rippling cool waters, making a sound,

Tumbling over a rock bed as it drops down.

Over the rocks, to become a waterfall,

Spraying waters that beckon and call.

A place to stand and watch the spray,

Let it chase...ill thoughts, far away.

Or to lie beneath...the loud roar,

Until sad thoughts, leave...the minds door.

A place to sit in sweet repose,

Watch the water or simply doze.

A peaceful place to plan and dream,

While watching the ducks...splash and preen.

A Heavenly place, to just get away,

Forget the problems... of the day.

Water's falling sound, so nice to hear,

A place for hours to just disappear.

Such a calming...the falling sound,

Of rippling waters, tumbling down.

  Valentine

   

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I love these kind of places too.
"A place to sit in sweet repose,
Watch the water or simply doze.
A peaceful place to plan and dream,
While watching the ducks...splash and preen."
I take my grandchildren to the rivers and the lakes. Collect some rocks. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Alfred Kukitz]

The sound of water joyfully visits my person. I sense it's strong and pleasing language of nothing and everything. I have wondered what sort of intuitive development its influence has on mankind.
Thank you for taking me to the waters!

Regards,
Al

[FaeryQueen]

Although it is one's own choice, the structure of this poem is deterred by the predictability of the rhyme scheme.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ...your poem put me right there immediately and all the way through in reading i am jumping in under the falls ...ahhhhhhhhhhhhh alone in nature ... covered by life giving waters ... yummy ..delightful read
E.

[Valentine]

Getting a bit too cold to be taking that dip now, better wait until warmer weather. Kathie

[Einstein Noodle]

but its the cold that invigorates :)))

[aLittlePain]

There's a real sense of place and tranquility in your pieces that I really do adore. We all need that. Gorgeous imagery. R xo

[Valentine]

Thank you for your kind words. Kathie

[D Connolly]

Down here in the south, we don't get many seasons, and the critters stay pretty much year round. I love to sit by my lake and watch all the birds; we have so many different kinds! I love to listen to the water and the frogs and turtles, the butterflies and bees, even my gator makes me smile (Ol' Grumpy)

[Valentine]

Lived in the south until I lost my husband, then headed back to be near family. Seeing the season changes is awe inspiring. Kathie

[D Connolly]

I remember seeing the seasons when I lived in Virginia as a child for a bit, and also when I lived overseas. It is so pretty! The only seasons we have here are hunting season, love bug season, snowbird season and HOT!

[Lorry]

What a wonderful journey your words took us on, forgetting for a moment that Autumn has mistakenly assumed it is winter and your words bring a glimmer of hope, reminding us that spring will return to lighten our days.

[Valentine]

Nemo, warmer today, hit 60 and took away that white stuff. Hope all is well across the pond. Kathie

[Lorry]

If by well, you mean eleven degrees, then yes, all is well :)
I think it actually went as high as eighteen today, almost balmy :)

[wordman]

lol,made me go to sleep it was so calming,lol

[Valentine]

Hey, do not snore too loud it might wake me up. Kathie

[wordman]

lol,don`t you hate sarcastic people

[Paul Bell]

If only people could relax more. A place to watch the ducks and relax.
Someday Kathie.

[Valentine]

There are many falls across the country, some big, some small. All a treat to see. Kathie

[Ted Kniffen]

Very well done, Valentine. When I read this I could picture a special place where the only sounds were wind and water, where calmness rules. There is a rhythmic quality to this that is very peaceful. A good write.

[Valentine]

Thank you Ted. No pictures like those of natural settings. Kathie