Aldon Gutter and Stonehouse Pools 22/1/14

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 01 Feb 2014
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Disgorging clouds retreat:
lull, brief leisure to explore
out into the myriad hidden nooks
of the beckoning, great outdoor:

A small, secluded, valley,
with string of pools along its floor
(rising, linked by dams and weirs
– recent rainfall’s rushing gush),
which edge the border of an old estate;
and in the highest one, the hillside lush
(– sunshine-green), the deep blue sky,
and trees – reversed, reflected, pool aglow;

and here the stream pours down the grassy field
and plunges over mini-cliff to pond below
as fallen branches hinder, clog the flow
along its normal route;

then on into a dingle
(though here it’s called a ‘gutter’)
a tighter, wooded cleft
with soggy, squelchy mud, leaf litter,
pheasant trails and squawks,
and upright minute bundled spears
pale green, some bearing
emerging small white tears,
milk droplets at their tips appearing.

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Another one of your wonderfully eloquent nature poems, Rhiannon.

 

Although the place you write of is many miles from here, you took me there with your words, and how beautiful it sounds, if a touch 'soggy' and windblown , with all this dreadful weather, doubtlessly.

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for your appreciative comment, Tina.
We certainly do appreciate when there are 'windows' of brightness and dryness at present. Much water on the roads here - but a short time of a patch of blue and sunshine!
Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

what a wonderful word...Disgorging, only just discovered what it means.

You have such a natural way of taking the reader along with you on your walk,  I loved the description of the secluded valley...took my breath away.

Isn't Mother Nature inspiring?

Very much enjoyed.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I was really glad when 'disgorging' came to mind, Jenny, - it just fitted with what I wanted to write, and the enjoyment of that break in such weather!
So glad you enjoyed my walk, too. I guess it is all reminding me of its wonderfully great Creator that I find so awe-inspiring, and thrilling.
regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Rhiannon,

Yes, another great nature poem from your pen.  I too enjoyed the walk as your words led me through the valley to the dingle.  I could imagine the steam or vapour coming off the damp plants and the smell of them as the    sun filters through the  trees.  Aaah lovely.

Moya

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

One of those 'windows' of bright weather which a little while ago were rare but valued. The weather does seem to be generally improving now. I'm glad I could take you on that little enjoyable venture. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiainnon

Another very instructive piece of writing - as well as painting an interesting picture.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

glad you enjoyed, Jean. Thanks. Maybe in another month we'll see those snowdrops again coming through. Rhiannon