Moods of Ocean and River
By Rhiannonw
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Swelling, surging, heaving, steely grey,
white-tipped waves race, chase,
press on across the bay,
crashing smash on jagged rocks,
sparks high the billowed spray.
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Sunshine, breeze, and placid calm,
bright and blue, a tranquil balm,
power stilled, no thought of danger, harm,
– wiped out,
erased all signs of fierce and forceful, lashing storm.
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Hustling, bustling narrow stream
tumbles into gentle Monnow
which glides, and flows,
slowly going on its steady way;
round the bend a stony bed, –
water rippling, sunlight stippling;
here and there the river babbling, burbling
accompanying the cheerful
birdsong warbling.
[IP: Onomatopoeia ] [Still checkiing out and stitching old pieces using such]
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Very nicely done Rhiannon -
Very nicely done Rhiannon - this is a really interesting IP isn't it!
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Some great descriptions in
Some great descriptions in this poem Rhiannon. I like how you capture the drama in the first stanza, then the calm in the second.
Also love the lines:-
water rippling, sunlight stippling;
here and there the river babbling, burbling
accompanying the cheerful
birdsong warbling.
Such a perfect scene.
Jenny.
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"Swelling, surging, heaving,
"Swelling, surging, heaving, steely grey,
white-tipped waves race, chase,
press on across the bay,
crashing smash on jagged rocks.."
A dramatic opening and then less turbulent images. Skilfully done, Rhiannon. Enjoyed :)
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