Gentle are the waves
As they beat against a rock
Making rythmic sounds
Like the ticking of a clock
Mellow waters before me
Assume a certain hue
As I sit on an iron bench
Thinking what I must do
Those fleecy white clouds
Having all the fun
Playing hide-n-seek
With a warm summer sun
I look beyond the ripples
And see the other side
From bridges, boats and sails
To buildings tall and wide
Planes fly over my head
Every once in a while
I crane my neck and squint
And wave to them and smile
With moments slipping by
Breeze strong against my face
A vacuum grows inside
I wonder what can fill that space
And yet on second thought
About the time that went
I relax, for I know
It was an hour well spent
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Nice one K. Keep it up. ๐
thank u AK ๐ hoping to come up with something else soon… and looking fwd to seeing something from u as well!
This is beautiful and so tangible.
Thank a ton, Mandy…
Yes, it is tangible, and very real too!! Actually sat on that bench and experienced it all right then, right there, and hence immediately wrote this one…
Glad you liked it…
This is great! I love that you remind us an hour spent quietly enjoying our surroundings and reflecting is certainly time well spent.
Mine is here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/drawing-the-elementals/
It sure was for me, Teresa.. ๐ Glad you enjoyed the read.. thank you so much for your sweet words here, my friend… Hope you had a good time reading this…
Take care… and have a great weekend… ๐
xoxoxo
great spirits…
love confidence in it…
Thanks Ji.. glad you enjoyed the poem… I loved sitting by the waters and writing this one for sure…
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Thanks for sharing your lovely poetry …
old ones read as new.
Cheers!
I am grateful that there is a platform to share my poems, Ji… Poetry Potluck @ Jingle Poetry rocks!!!! ๐ Thanks for making it happen…
As far as Time goes…’waste not, want not’
is a good way to think while you while away your hours.
It was easy to imagine sitting beside you on this one, Kavita.
Well-described and, “Good job!” with the rhymes! Peace, UT
Aww…trust me, UT… that hour by the water was really AWESOME!!! Felt so fresh after that…
Glad you enjoyed the read, my friend… thank you so much for your sweet words here… I really appreciate it!!!
Take care, my friend….
Solid and steady, this one, Kavita. Like
Warmest Salad
Luke
http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/miss/
http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/world-makes-the-music-go-round/
Aww…thank you Lukey, my dear!!! You are so sweet!
Glad you liked this piece… I know I am soooooo far behind on reading, but I am slooooowly trying to catch up.. Will get to your blog very sooooooonnn, I swear!
See you soon, Salad..
~K
Delightful. Sounds like quite a tranquil place to be. Might we all find such serene and simple pleasure in our days.
Amen to that, Chris…. An hour by the Hudson really felt AWESOME!!!!
Glad you enjoyed the read, my friend… And like you said, I hope you too find such a serene place to relax… whenever and wherever you want !!!
Take care, pal.. have a splendid weekend! ๐ xoxox
Great imagery. Love the scenery and the peace of the moment. Bravo!!
Aww…thank you Tekia… this was very real actually…. that picture attached to the poem, I actually took it while I was sitting and writing the poem…
Glad you like it all, girl..thanks again.. I really appreciate it..
Love…
time well spent is always the best!
great poem
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You can say that again, Gaby.. I soooo agree with you.. ๐
Glad you like the poem, girl.. thank you so much for your kind words here…
Take care…
Beautiful Poem
Gee.. thank you so much, Uma.. glad you liked the poem…
Take care, and have a great weekend…
To me this says “never forget to stop and enjoy the view,” which is something I think is so very important for everyone to do.
Absolutely, my friend!! There’s no harm in taking a slower step so as to enjoy the beauty around… ain’t that sweet?!
Glad you agree, thoughtsnotlost… thank you for your insights and your kind words here.. I really appreciate it…
Take care, my friend..
Wonderful flow…I felt like I was sitting by the water.
Victoria
Aww… thanks Victoria.. am soooo happy you enjoyed reading this poem… I am pretty sure you too would have loved the scene and the calm…
Take care, my dear friend… Have a beautiful weekend..
Your words made the reader felt right there in the moment with you…serene, peaceful and an hour well spend!! I often do that too and find such peace within, just sitting, absorbing my surroundings…lovely poem for Potluck girlfriend…YOU ROCK as always ๐ Mwahzzzzzzzzzzz xxxx
I can totally imagine you doing that, Mandie… you are such a peace lover!! Glad you enjoyed the read, sweet lady… I feel very nice when you like something I wrote..
Thank you, girlie… am so happy you enjoyed the read… I am sure you would have enjoyed the view too by the river…
Take care, darlin’…. have a lovely Saturday!!! mwaaahhh xoxoxo ๐
And writing this was time well spent too– thoughtful and lit with optimism.
Glad you thought so, Marilynn.. thank you.. it really was time most well spent for me…
I hope to visit your blog very soon, my dear friend… thanks for the encouragement…
Have a lovely weekend…
One moment of time along with one self … liked the image and the search within.. I have always loved doing that… thanks for sharing..
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Om Namah Shivaya
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In that case, you and I are sailing in the same boat, Shashi…. I am very glad you liked and felt with this poem… thank you so much for your invaluable words here… I really appreciate it…
Happy Weekend!!!
Wow, this piece is amazing! Such an hour always makes me feel good. ๐ The image you chose really does wonders for the poem too.
Thank you DP… such hours are really relaxing, and good for the mind and soul… glad you enjoyed the read..
Oh, and by the way, that pic was something I clicked…it’s the place where I sat and wrote this poem actually… just outside the building where I live… ๐
Happy weekend, girl… take care…
I would love to just sit on that bench in your picture above.. great poem, Kavita, a well spent solitary time is always rewarding ๐
heheh… I was sitting on that very bench jsut before I could it the pic.. in fact that’s where I sat and wrote this poem! Glad you the pic and the poem, Magia…
Thank you so much for the ever so kind words here.. I really feel very nice about it…
Will visit you very soon, my dear friend…
Have a lovely weekend!! xoxoxo
There is no point in commenting. They are all awesome!! You make me want give up poetry and observe the rise and fall of your words (sounds rhythmic?)
Another one of your greats!
Very rhythmic indeed, Keshav!! That comment was a poem by itself!! ๐
Thank youuuu
I am very happy you enjoyed it… And I do hope you too enjoy such fine moments despite your busy routine…
Relax…
this is how i want to spend an afternoon- just being in the moment. this is a lovely piece, kavita. ๐
Amen to that, Bing!! May you have many such beautiful afternoons…
Glad you enjoyed the piece, my sweet friend..and thank you s much for your kind words here…
Take care, lady.. and have a fabulous week ahead… (hugs)
an hour well spent.. amen! ๐
My Potluck Poem Is HERE:
http://leonnyes.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-elements/
Indeed, Leo!! Wish we get many such happy and blissful hours ๐
Take care..
I loved this so much. I felt like I was there with you.
Aww..that’s awesome!! I hope you enjoyed that hour by the river, tasithoughts… ๐
Glad you liked the poem.. thank you so much for stopping by…
Have a lovely weekend..