Poem

Water Spirits

Sifting through time in forested mountains
As beauty of movement in water chases gravity
Echoes ring in a rush, over and around rocks
Raining rhythm on riverside deadheads
Rolling, splashing and drumming pockets of air

I’ve come to appreciate the sound of rivers that talk
Speaking in the tongue of ancients
Of Indians, pioneers, early settlers and nomads alike
Lives lived and long passed, here
Beneath the soil where once was home
Now, singing as spirits in the current of waves

Alone in the forest, listening to the flow of nature
I hear their voices and it sounds heavenly

© 2023 Phil Perkins


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Ripple, by Grateful Dead (1970) – see lyrics here.

37 responses to “Poem”

  1. It is a nice poem with a beautiful image.

    1. Thank you, Vijay 👍

  2. 👍🏽🤗🥰🙏🏼❤️☺️👍🏽

    1. I’m so glad that you enjoyed my poetry, dear Joy ~ TY 🤗

  3. You are so right, Phil! Nature brings us in touch with all of those who came before us. We should honor their memory and all the hardships they endured. I don’t believe most people nowadays could survive what they did. They deserve our respect.

    1. Amen! 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for your very thoughtful comments, dear Dawn ~ much appreciated! Indeed, times were tougher then, and so were the people. Have a great day, my friend! 🤗🌹

  4. So much beauty! Your words and image are a perfect pair – lovely dancing water and powerful words. 👏👏👏👏👏

    1. You are most kind, my dear friend Robin ~ much appreciated! Thank you & have a wonderful day! 🤗🌹

      1. Hi, Phil! Thank you! You too! 🥰

        1. TY dear 😙

  5. Oh my dear Phil, how reflective your beautiful and heartwarming poem is, as we remember the hardships, and sacrifices so many of the Native Americans, early settlers and immigrants endured in the early centuries, that brings us to this point of remembrance and gratitude. I love this:
    “Alone in the forest, listening to the flow of nature I hear their voices and it sounds heavenly.”

    I concur my Master Photographer. Thank you for gracing our hearts with your poetic cuisine this morning! 🥰📷🤗💖😊🥂😘

    1. So kind you are, my dear friend Kym 🍯 and I appreciate you! 💖😊 I’m so glad that you found favor in my poem, and I also especially enjoy the quote you’ve cited. 🤗🌹 Wishing for you a wonderful Friday!

      1. Thank you Phil. 🥰 May you have a relaxing and awesome evening and weekend as well. Cheers my dear. 🍸🥂🍹

        1. Most welcome & thank you, dear ~ Cheers! 🥂✨🤗

          1. My pleasure Phil! 🥰🍯🤗💖😘✨🤗

  6. I could hear her flowing over the rocks and feel her coolness. Beautiful poem and photo!! 🌊

    1. Thanks very much ~ I appreciate your lovely comments, and wish for you a wonderful day! 🤗🌹

  7. Exactly Phil! Alone and far in the woods, listening to the flow of nature. That is the best place in the world. Love your poem, so beautiful! Have a nice day ahead, dear Phil 🤗

    1. You’re sweet, dear Kristallina! I’m so glad you like it, and I agree. Thanks so much! 🤗🌹

  8. Mooie foto met bijpassend gedicht! Top werk! Fijn weekend Phil!

    1. Je bent een lieverd, lieve Inge! Heel erg bedankt, en ik wens jou ook een fijn weekend. 🤗🌹

  9. Your beautiful poem is a compliment to your stupendous photography dear Phil! ❣️

    1. You’re a sweetheart, my friend! Thank you for your lovely comments, dear Cindy, and I wish for you a splendid weekend! ❣️xo

      1. You’re so welcome always Phil. I will you to and hope to get that order in. is it still up and running? 💞

        1. It’s all good, my dear. If you do decide, just recall our DM chat 💞

          1. will do thanks dear Phil!! ❤️

            1. You too ❤️ Cindy!!

  10. schön das Du so viel Zeit hast die Natur so intensiv genießen zu können. Beneidenswert🤗😊

    1. Diese Gegend hat so viele schöne Naturorte in der Nähe, die man besuchen kann. Es ist in der Tat ein Segen. Ob landschaftlich reizvolle Fahrten oder Wanderungen, lang oder kurz, Schönheit ist präsent. Ich wünsche dir ein wunderschönes Wochenende, liebe Nicole. Ein Kuss. 🤗🌹

      1. Lieber Phil, Du lebst zu richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort🤗

        1. 🤗🤗🤗

  11. Ripple goes really well with this image.

    1. 😎🎶🎵

      1. If my words did glow…

  12. Your unique poem is an ode to your brilliant photography, dear Phil. It shows your eye for beauty and your talent for capturing those moments forever.

    1. 🙏 Thanks very much, my dear friend 💗

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