Waterfall

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 15 May 2024
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Dear diary...wouldn't it be

good to turn back time, to

smile across rousing energy

gushing unleashed freshness

with sense of exhilarating

abandonment.

 

Overwhelming waterfall you

gave me such a thrill; hearing

white noise drift over craggy

rocks, my eyes clearly recall

such beauty.

 

Time of casting shadows on

trees that stand in those old

haunts, where my cup was

overflowing with pleasure;

how could I be tempted to

forget.

 

Route taken by cascade with

its audible tumbling weaved

a spell binding charm, leaving

me imagining echoes; nymphs

at play as we scrambled over

boulders.

 

Here where we remained for

rest of day, trusting in our

immersed embracing of those

pleasures; glad to have shared

them, now I hold them close.

 

Poem about a holiday in

Yorkshire, where we spent a

day at a waterfall. I think it

was about 1986 or 1987.

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I've been putting together a poem about a walk last week that included an unexpected hidden away waterfall. They are refreshing with the energy, the constant change, the sound and the coolness of the spray. Lovely to sit by and remember. You have enjoyed the recalling. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

you can't help but feel refreshed when writing about a waterfall. I think you should definitely share your poem here on abc tales.

I remember we had a picnic beside the waterfall, sitting on some rocks. My son was about four or five and had to be watched, he was constantly curious and loved exploring, he did get a little too close to the water at times.

My only dilemma is, I have no idea where the waterfall was in Yorkshire, as I'd not put any information on the back of the photos, which is such a shame. But my memories of staying in a cottage are very clear.

Thank you for reading and your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

You have really evoked waterfalls for me, in this wonderful poem! Gorgeous

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

 

Good morning Di,

you know, it's such a pleasure being able to evoke that feeling of waterfalls. We were lucky enough to have the whole day to ourselves too, didn't see a soul around, so we were able to be quite the adventurers clambering up and down rocks and being childlike without feeling foolish.

Made my day you thought it was gorgeous, and thank you for reading and letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

P. S. I just read inserts comment, and realized you gave me the cherries. Thank you ever so much Di, it's always an honour to receive them.

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Don't they make the most beautiful noise? Thank you for reminding me Jenny, and congratulations on the the cherries

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

I agree, they do make the most wonderful sound, that leaves you refreshed and full of energy...in fact I do love water full stop, gives a sense of calm.

I'm very grateful for those cherries, they were such a pleasure to see, and I'm glad you enjoyed.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Hello Jenny.

The first couple of lines of your poem brought to my mind Cher's song 'If I Could Turn Back Time' and the video that accompanied it, so I imagined you dancing around in your cozzie with two thousand American sailors on the deck of a US Navy battleship.

Did I get that right? Should I read on?

Of course I read on. I could never resist. We're back to the delights brought about by running water.

But also memories. Such simple things can make huge impressions on the brain. A waterfall, a song, a street walked down on a holiday or even a taste or a smell. It's incredible how they stay with us. No matter what we haven't done in our lives, memories of the things that we have done will always be precious.

I'm glad you have this memory and I'm glad you've enjoyed the wild places of Yorkshire. 

 

 

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough,

you know I never thought about Chere's record when I wrote those words. Although I get your point, there's no way I would take to a ship's deck with all those American sailors oggling me. She was lucky enough to have the looks and voice to do it.

Yorkshire is such a beautiful part of the country with it's gorgeous scenery. I do wish I'd put some information on the back of photos though, and also some diary entries too would have helped my quandary.

It's so true about memories coming back when the senses are stirred. It's also nice to have abc tales to recall.

Appreciate the feedback and thank you so much for reading.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...hearing

white noise drift over craggy

rocks.."

Ah waterfalls....magical creations of nature.

I enjoyed your reminiscence, Jenny :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's lovely to hear from you Paul. I was trying to think of a different kind of words to describe the sound of a waterfall, when I heard white noise, I thought it sounded just right, so decided to go with it...glad I did now. wink 

I agree with you, they are magical creations of nature, and conjure up a multitude of images, from fairy folk, to nymphs. 

I'm very happy you enjoyed my little trip down memory lane, and thank you so much for reading and your kind words.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Your powerful imagination allows you to revisit the holiday and the waterfall whenever you want to, Jenny. I bet you remember the scent of the magical air around the waterfall. Apparently water has a memory and everything which passes the water becomes imprinted into it so the water remembers you too.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane, 

your comment was very kind. Having those memories is worth more than gold and is so precious.

It would be nice to think that the water spirits remember me, I suppose that;s why we make a wish when we throw a coin into a fountain...lovely thought.

Many thanks for reading and sharing your amazing thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by memphis on

It was a great read.

William E Alexander

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for stopping by to read and leave a comment William. I'm glad you enjoyed.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Always enjoy the diary entries you write Jenny. I too love the beauty of a waterfal,l and being able to spend a whole day there, havng it all to your self, that had to have been magical. smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

you're so right, it was magical having the waterfall all to ourselves, and being able to picnic alone in such a stunning location.

I'm glad you enjoyed this poem, and I'm grateful to you for letting me know.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Wonderful! Unreal! And your poem even looks like a waterfall with all the cascades, and right at the bottom the icy pool where the waterfall eventually falls into (your bold type).

I just absolutely love waterfalls. Thanks Jenny, needed this.

All the best! Tom

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ah! Bless you for reading Tom, and thank you so much for your kind words.

I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and thank you so much for letting me know.

Take care.

Jenny. smiley