The bayou is not just a place to me... it is as vital as the air I breathe and the heart that beats within me.
Breath of the Bayou
rock me gently
in the cradle
of your rippled lullaby
and sing for me
a melody of grace
shelter me softly
in the canopy
of your loving arms
and whisper to me
words of the ancients
embrace me softly
in the mists
of your sultry beauty
and let me feel your breath
upon my soul
Rev. February 2007
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Reviews of "Breath of the Bayou"
Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on March 20, 2007
The magic of the bayou bursts forth before our eyes in this gorgeous write. The feeling of being safe in the bosom of God's lovely palate is exhilarating and humbling. Your picture makes me want to head that way with my fishing pole! As I and my fishing buddies would say: "that's a mighty fishy lookin' place." You always amaze me Myrna with the places you take me through your words.
~Butch
mercy me! Now I see what all the hubbub is about...this is outstanding, SSS!!! Lady, just when I think I have seen the best of you, you set down and write something like this...
Your poetry makes me reluctant to visit the bayou country... for fear that it won't measure up to your worshipful descrip;tion. These lines are special heartbeats for you native land, and they are beauty personified. - Bill
My fondest wish is to someday view the bayou for the first time as my Acadian ancestors who were forced from Nova Scotia by the ruthlessness of the Acadian Expulsion.
Wonderful way to bring to the magic of the bayou.
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~Butch
Loved it...
Michael
a very enjoyable piece.....Art Sun...
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Beautiful tribute to your bayou.
EXCELLENT!
Many blessings,
~Linda
Peace,
Bill
Wonderful way to bring to the magic of the bayou.
Fee
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Regis
Rusty