Back in my home base of Miami for a few weeks after my marathon hip-hop across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. For starters, a recent nature sonnet. . .
Sweet River Travel
By John Herlihy
The boat in gentle waters,
Rocking to the rhythm of waves.
Overhanging willows like idle squatters,
A awning of blue sky inspires and saves.
My heart content with soothing rhythms,
Drawn from the river’s depths.
My life journey patiently driven,
By the steady force of my breaths.
A gentle breeze brush strokes my cheek,
My thinning hair responds in kind.
In awe of Mother Nature, I feel meek,
Her beauty draws all worries from my mind.
Between worlds, I have entered a twilight zone;
All the world, all my life, but wind of spirit blown.
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO AND FINE POETICAL WORDS DESCRIBING THE PEACE OF A POET...AT HOME. THANKS FOR SHARING, JOHN. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Welcome back, John!! Oh, how beautifully you stated that, "Her beauty draws all worries from my mind"!! It most certainly does just that! It's like nature and you are "one". 'Love this!!
A memorable nature poem and image to match. Miami, Florida is so urbanized, I can't imagine you writing about that. Are you writing about the Miami River in Ohio?
This is a beautiful rendered poem. The photo gives the poetry its blessings with magnificant beauty of hanging moss and placid warter. Lovely, Very much so.
If I had a boat that took me to a far remote place like you describe, I'd want to sleep in it forever, You make it sound very inviting. Nature trumps all other highs John . Thanks for sharing.
Great imagery. There is nothing like being in the splendor of nature to soothe a tired mind. And I love weeping willows, although I would never have one on my property. They might be graceful and beautiful in appearance, but they are a dirty tree.
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