Meandering Brook

Serene the gentle trickle of meandering brook,

Over pebbles smooth from run of time,

Coolness washes over these tired soles,

Filling lungs with fragrant breath.

How free the feeling of babble-chilled numbness,

Drifting north on travel weary limbs.

Entranced by suns leaf scattered dance,

Diamond shimmers twinkle like neon marquis,

Mesmerizing and comforting and invigorating,

Taking me places far, far away from this time.

So distant the bustle of city street and automobile,

Haze of industry, rubbish strewn waterways,

Man’s inhumanity to man,

The corruption of modernity.

Hearkened back to this simpler place,

Of brooks, pines, the sprawling fern,

Whitetail deer and paddle tailed beaver,

Blue jay and spotted owl,

Amongst these our spirits are freed.

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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

 

Comments

17 responses to “Meandering Brook”

  1. Joan Avatar

    I wish I’d written the line, “over pebbles smooth from run of time”. Bravo!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much, I’m glad that you liked it.

  2. luggagelady Avatar

    Incredible imagery! I was there — standing in that babbling brook, spirit freed by nature’s beauty, wondering why I don’t journey to simpler place and mindset more often… LOVED! Thank YOU!!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much. Honestly, I don’t know why I don’t journey to a simpler place more often myself. I am going to make a point of doing so for my own sanity. :)

  3. WB Avatar

    Excellent and brilliant wordplay.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you WB, it is much appreciated.

      1. WB Avatar

        You’re welcome

  4. words4jp Avatar

    ahhh – the country – or is it the woods? oh how i wish i could live in the country far away from the world and civilization:) yes, i know – be careful what you wish for – oh well – i would love to visit!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I would love it as well. Maybe someday, if and when I can retire. :)

  5. jrosenberry1 Avatar

    So much freer in nature :)

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Oh yes it is, I don’t get out in it often enough for my liking, but I guess that’s life. :)

  6. ioniamartin Avatar

    Do you insist on making me tear up at least once a day? You do? I’m sending squirrels.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I’m so sorry, I don’t deal with crying very well, but I beg you…PLEASE NOT THE SQUIRRELS! After Charles’ squirrel stories I live in fear of these demonic little furry creatures. They are the things of nightmares. :)

      1. ioniamartin Avatar

        Okay I will ask Charles to hold off on the squirrels for now.

      2. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        I appreciate that, the threat of a squirrel is almost too much to take. :)

  7. ArWalther Avatar
    ArWalther

    great! really liked this.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much.

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