A little distance as far and yet so near
A little moment no sooner, yet long in waiting
A little fruit that dangles on the tree
Ripe and ready, but in paused state so not yet falling
The clouds as little though filling the sky grey
The winds becoming cold in character
Thunder lauds its voice in the heavens
Day becoming night in an instant
Filled with darkness, loosing its light
Like an eclipse stealing the day
The doors and windows all shut down closed
With extra nails running through to fasten hold
The trees going crazy, acting all possessed
Shaking their hair wild and out of control
All the birds and the mammals in a rush
Having to find a safe spot to hide
Except for the one odd thing
This old lady sat by the river
This old lady sat by the river
Would not flinch, blink, budge or scare
This old lady, the river lady
This old lady will not blink or be scared
"Kodjo Deynoo Poetry (KDP)" has been included in the Sites To See for this week. Be assured that I hope this helps to point many new visitors in your direction.
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You have really set the scene well, Kodjo. So many stormy details, but yet (in contrast) the woman sits by the river totally unafraid.
ReplyDeletestrong little lady there...she has the reassurance you know...and she been around long enough to know as well....smiles.
ReplyDeleteSuch a vibrant vital poem...everything's moving, but not lady,' river lady' ~ love the contrast here.
ReplyDeleteSeen plenty of these characters on my travels - they speak of the human spirit itself... With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com
ReplyDeleteI think this poem has a very deep meaning. The old lady of the river is symbolic of that in us which weathers every storm with solid strength of spirit. Love this poem :)
ReplyDeletei love that resolute, unperturbed spirit.......
ReplyDeleteAn old woman … a crone has reached an age when there is no fear. I really loved this, the roiling world all about her - and, no fear.
ReplyDeletelike the imagery here.. and the strong spirit.
ReplyDeleteSigh, having trouble posting - I so relate to this old river lady - "she knows what she knows"!
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