To Be A Waterfall
Oh the joys to be a waterfall,
Flowing quietly down to the streams,
How truly and idyllically beautiful,
To be so lazily lost in sunlight gleams,
I’d like to be a waterfall,
Without a care in the world,
Twinkling and dancing and curving towards landfall,
Where all my problems would unfurl,
Oh the joys to be a waterfall,
Flowing quietly down to the streams,
How truly and romantically bountiful,
To be swept up in that daydream …
© Rory Matier 2017
Listening to running water is indeed one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Hey Josh – yes, water has a magical power. When l used to live in Surrey, there used to be a Pond there called The silent pool, it was a creepy yet strangely beautiful location – the water was crystal clear for a non moving pond – and watchers of this setting were often cast into a trance – they said they could hear a waterfall despite no movement to the waters and it beckoned them to commit suicide such was the allure of it. Water is more magical that many think.
On a side note my friend, l am running a series called Truly Inspired https://aguycalledbloke.wordpress.com/2017/12/29/truly-inspired-series/ – have a read and drop me an email if you would like to participate. I will write up your answers in a post.
There are so many tales regarding water…and some more chilling than others. In Belize, some people believe in a being called La Llorona, a sort of crying water-spirit who lures people to their deaths. Spooky!
I’ll definitely check out your new series!
This is so lovely, and it reminds me of camping up in the Adirondacks in New York. Beautiful!
Glad you liked it. I used to live in North Wales [UK] and there are literally hundreds of waterfalls there of all shapes and current, l was always left feeling just lost in their tranquillity 🙂
I could certainly live with that around me, that’s for sure. I’m all for the tranquility & serenity.
This is Ithaca!! It’s about an hour south of where I live! I’m so excited to see it on your blog!!
Thank you. 🙂
The picture is stunning! The poem is beautiful!! I love waterfalls. There’s a place near me that I recently visited called “Swallow Falls.” It’s my Oasis. I love to go and just sit, watch, & listen!!
Beautiful poem Rory.
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BY FOR NOW
🙂 thank you Dawn
Your Welcome Rory.
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BY FOR NOW
What beautiful poetry.
Stunning sir. Absolutely stunning
Many thanks Gary, glad you enjoyed it 🙂