The River Calls Me
I can hear the river callin me, softly.
I can already hear the reeds sing
multi-hues rustling in the breeze.
Hearing the water lap the rocks
harmonizing with the leaves.
Can feel the coolness in the air
swarming along the shore
as it gently touches my face
I'll walk to its tunes and score.
I can inhale tomorrows breath
exhale sorrows not yet seen.
Intimacies shared with the river
makes her a special queen
I can drop off the debris
which keep my shoulders bent
and actually straighten up, fully
for the time there I've spent.
Can allow tears to freely fall
the breeze drying them as I go.
So easily talk to the heavens
about everything I know.
She whispers seductively
like so many lovers do.
"Lover, I am here, always
will never forsake you.
I hear the river callin me, gently
I must go
Del Cano 2005 Oct
Photo by Odine Monet
16 comments:
Dear Spencer , This is simply beautiful ...it is amazing how God has provided special places for each of us to turn when we need to experience His abundance...I have you and your family in my prayers ...I know I have missed you..Love, Courtenay
Spencer - there is always a place where we go to be alone with ourselves. I can think of nothing more peaceful than a river, where I have spent many hours in solitude. Lovely poem.
absolutely gorgeous, my friend ...
*hugs*
sue
This is very nice, intertwining the river with a lover. Your poetry reminds me of Rod McCuen's. :)
The river banks, you have captured them in remarkable words. The river is my sanctuary..........
Rebecca
HI Spencer! Nice poem and glad you added a photo!~ When you go to the river make sure you take your floatation devices with you and wade in the water barefoot with your jeans rolled up. Have a wonderful time there ~
Renee' at
Please note the change in picture. The new pic is one of Carly's masterpieces she allowed me to use. Whoopeee. Thank you, Carly.
Spencer
Spencer, I think this may be my favorite of yours yet. This is lovely, deep and evocative. It takes me to a quiet place.
Hi Spencer :)
So glad your enjoyed the photograph so much, :) Lovely, lovely poem. :)
Always, Carly :)
Oh MY!!!!! SPENCER!!!!!
This writing is incredible!!!! Oh how I adore this, I feel this, it calls to me! Beautifully beautifully written...I have read it over and over.
Jodi
I am so happy this write is so well received. It warms me others can "feel" and be "touched" thru me. Love you all. Hugs
Spencer
I taste the sweet river
calling with chilled softness
feel its whisper on my back
reaching down my spine
pulling me back again
to the depths of you
reeds wear the the scent
of next year's fall
and the albatross seems
lost evermore
Like you, sometimes poetry begs for more poetry.
Hi Spencer :-)
I'm stopping by today to say:
Trick o' Treat!!
Whatever you do...Have a Safe and Happy Halloween to you and Judy.
http://journals.aol.com/libragem007/JournallyYours/entries/970
Take care,
Gem :-D
Lovely poem Spencer! This would be beautiful read aloud. Lovely photo of Carlys as well... nice to see your stuff again :) I'll be back soon. :)
Dawn
I LOVE this one. Excelllent and needs to be published! I used to live by the Sacramento River and I miss it, although not much else abt. SAC...Do you live near one now? I live near more like brooks or creeks...I am a total water person--the more the better. guess that's why I like the ocean best! Take good care. Blessings, Deb
This is absolutely beautiful........
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