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The River Gorge
With the roar of a mighty lion
Ripping through her ebon bone,
You can hear the river cryin’
From great gorges etched in stone.
The scars upon her surface,
Carved by waters running red;
Through her scarlet epidermis,
By the mighty riverbed.
As harsh weather and erosion
Transform the rock back into sand;
With the sound of an explosion
By which many fishes swam.
Churning into motion, dust
From the rusty-colored land;
Returning to the ocean cusp,
From which it once began.
Ripping through her ebon bone,
You can hear the river cryin’
From great gorges etched in stone.
The scars upon her surface,
Carved by waters running red;
Through her scarlet epidermis,
By the mighty riverbed.
As harsh weather and erosion
Transform the rock back into sand;
With the sound of an explosion
By which many fishes swam.
Churning into motion, dust
From the rusty-colored land;
Returning to the ocean cusp,
From which it once began.
Author's Note
Inspired by the Rio Grande Gorge in Taos, New Mexico, as well as the Grand Canyon.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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Re. The River Gorge
Anonymous
8th Sep 2020 2:31am
Hey NB........very visual ink.......been to the Grand Canyon........can understand the inspiration.......enjoyed this........purple luv & hugs xo :)
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8th Sep 2020 2:36am
Thank you, flowergirl, for the read and comment ❤️
I have not been to the Grand Canyon... That's on my bucketlist!! But I certainly had it in mind when I wrote this one. I'm glad you liked it! 😊
I have not been to the Grand Canyon... That's on my bucketlist!! But I certainly had it in mind when I wrote this one. I'm glad you liked it! 😊
Re. The River Gorge
8th Sep 2020 2:35am
I can picture the image of river and nature and the king of the jungle, the lion which is very cool. Keep on writing.
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8th Sep 2020 2:41am
Thanks very much for reading and commenting, Francisco! ❤️ I thought the lion's roar was a great way to 'personify' the immense power and volume of the river's flow. You can hear the water rushing from well above the gorge, so you know it's gotta' be loud. It really does sound like it's roaring!
Re. The River Gorge
8th Sep 2020 2:42am
I'd love to visit the Grand Canyon in person... however, this poetic visualization will have to do for now. Great job! <3
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8th Sep 2020 2:55am
Aww, thanks for the read and comment, Sol! ❤️ I plan to visit the Grand Canyon someday as well 😊
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8th Sep 2020 4:08am
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8th Sep 2020 4:10am
Thanks for the kind words and readership, buddhakitty 😊 it's good to see you around again after your hiatus... Hope all is well with you!
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8th Sep 2020 4:36am
Things are as good as can be expected ( and I don't expect much these days).
hugs,
buddhakitty.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
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Re: Re. The River Gorge
8th Sep 2020 6:07am
Ouch... I sense a tinge of depression there. I understand that feeling completely though. Either way, it's good to see you back posting poetry again.
Re. The River Gorge
8th Sep 2020 8:34am
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8th Sep 2020 8:38am
Thanks Wh1skey, for your continued support and readership. I'm glad you liked it! It's good to see you around too, buddy ❤️
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8th Sep 2020 5:25pm
Thanks so much for the kind word, Gabrielle! I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment ❤️
Re. The River Gorge
8th Sep 2020 10:30am
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8th Sep 2020 5:29pm
Thanks for that wonderful compliment, faith ❤️. I appreciate you stopping by again!
Re. The River Gorge
9th Sep 2020 6:10am
This is a beautiful poem NewB. ❤ I can visualize the scene in my mind. Well done. 🙏👌🙂
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Re: Re. The River Gorge
12th Sep 2020 9:49pm
I'm glad the image came across clearly and vividly... Seems like my writer's block might finally be clearing up. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some kind words - I appreciate it! ❤️
Re. The River Gorge
9th Sep 2020 8:44am
Dear NB,
Stunning piece. Honestly you can feel the rush of it by closing your eyes and placing yourself there in the minds eye. What a terrific idea to write about and beautiful trip to take everyone on to relax and soothe the soul. Beautiful piece. Can’t wait for the next excursion.
H🌷
Stunning piece. Honestly you can feel the rush of it by closing your eyes and placing yourself there in the minds eye. What a terrific idea to write about and beautiful trip to take everyone on to relax and soothe the soul. Beautiful piece. Can’t wait for the next excursion.
H🌷
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12th Sep 2020 9:53pm
You are always so sweet and generous with your comments, H. I'm really happy that you liked it... How about a nice picnic by the canyon's edge? Perhaps we could share a nice, relaxing cup of your tea while we are there 😁❤️
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9th Sep 2020 11:35pm
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12th Sep 2020 10:04pm
Aww, thanks for the kind words, Harry! I really appreciate your kind words and your readership! ❤️
Re. The River Gorge
12th Sep 2020 8:52am
Nice poetic homage to nature ... you can feel it ... bravo dear poet ...
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Re: Re. The River Gorge
12th Sep 2020 10:08pm
Thank you, LilDragonFly ❤️
I really appreciate you stopping by again 😊 I'm glad that I could invoke a feeling in you...
I really appreciate you stopping by again 😊 I'm glad that I could invoke a feeling in you...
Re. The River Gorge
Anonymous
16th Sep 2020 10:36pm
This is beautifully written 🌹
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