Harmony

 

 

The lightning streaks across the sky
two trees fall to the ground
It doesn’t matter if we’re there

They made their final sound

They roll into the river
and then slowly start to sink
The thunder is a symphony

an otter takes a drink

So many pine cones now adrift
released from nature’s grip
As others meet their ending
when the branches start to slip

The ones that have their freedom
now no longer have to stay
Their on a journey that will take them
near and far away

Bobbing up and down the riffles
heading toward the falls
Coursing through the eddies
as a turtle starts to crawl

Rushing through the gauntlet
of a boulder riddled brook
Many cones are hindered
as they lodge within the crook

Broken into pieces all the
chances left are few
Circumstances can decide
if we can start anew

The chance for opportunity
can never be too late
Survival is the harmony
of tragedy and fate

Floating out into the sea,
one seed from each is left
Up against the tide they

come back crashing in the cliffs

Finally resting on the soil
their voyage half way done
The settling of roots begins
by help of nature’s sun

Standing tall and proud they both

now guard the river wide
They’re reaching for the heavens
as the hawk, lets out a cry

 

 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

This is wonderful, truly wonderful!

Not only have you created a series of pictures but you've done so with terrific skill.

'They roll into the river
and then slowly start to sink
The thunder is a symphony
an otter takes a drink'

'Bobbing up and down the riffles
heading toward the falls
Coursing through the eddies
as a turtle starts to crawl'

Now those two verses, stanzas - whatever they are I can truly see and hear.
(Just thought, those words would be a marvellous background to an animated film.)

That last verse is like a triumphant call!

Thank you, thank you for letting me share.

[Justin Tobey]

Wonderfully written! The amazing sensory details brought me back to the High Sierra Mountains in even clearer detail than when they were in my memories. What an amazing, natural story you've created! Well done! : )

[Windy]

An excellant read. Nice flow, great description, and a true story! great job. windy

[robin]

I like the oddities in this It's like we're along for the Johnny Appleseed ride with Mother Nature skipping and dancing! This has different dimensions to it...You are surprising me with the twists and turns your writing is taking. It's great to see a writer reach in many styles and themes. This is a great simple piece. It makes me think of a book I have of Aboriginal children's stories. It almost has the Elder voice to it.

[Lily1111]

The rhyme and flow of this poem is incredible. We watch with childlike wonder as the scene unfolds before us in this beautiful poem so rich with vivid imagery that we are transported. Endings are truly only new beginnings. Truly one of your best poems ever and that is saying quite a bit.

[Seriana]

Wow!!! Truly a delight this poem is. Packed with nature's goodies from beginning to end. And what an easy read and nicely rhymed. I found myself reading so fast I was getting ahead of myself. Great job Antonio!

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

What a beautiful description of Nature's lifecycle. Really grasps the whole process and turns it into music. Thank you. Stunningly written.
Light,
Siddartha