The bent elbow
slows progression-
force builds
pushing the river
around
over and beyond
the banks like claws
snag what is delivered
from upstream
when the anger
has burnt itself out
the raging water fading
to original dignity-
scattered on banks
remain the wrath
Michael A. Wells
Magpie 98
11 comments:
heed the warning of the power of a River, nice one
the power of water is amazing
lovely reminder.
love water related write.
great imagery.
Striking, and quite original, take on the prompt...
You make me see what isn't there...........
Excellent take!
i must agree with Berowne!
JJRod'z
nice...it is always intersting what you find among the flotsam along the river bank...nice take...
Intriguing interpretation of the art!
PS .. word verification is 'ducker' very appropriate after our Oregon Ducks won the Rose Bowl yesterday!!
Love this Michael....such a powerful and beautifully written poem!! :-)
I love the notion of the peace after the anger has burnt itself out...lovely write...
Nice description!
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