it may seem quiet
after the storm
still now
the creaking logs
settle into stone
as the rain clouds clear
rising mist
clearing tree top
we breathe again
our soaked clothes
steam
and
squelch
wet hands slide together
cold becoming warm
we are walking on
with waters running deep.
A beautiful poem - a lovely hiking vignette! Metaphorical, too, I'm sure, but the imagery of the hike is so well composed!
ReplyDeletelove it... just like the holidays that past, everyone is busy and now we need to settle down and back to normal life. praying for the better...
ReplyDeletehappy new year!
JJRod'z
Very few things I love more than subtly narrative poems against a lyrical set-piece. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely visual poem-Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the contrasts of storm and calm.
ReplyDeletewalking on with waters running deep.
ReplyDeletelove the imagery of your ending.
fantastic tale.
thank you all...sometimes i'm best when i don't consider the image for too long!!! Happy new year to you all...xx Kay
ReplyDeleteHas a certain warmth in it increasing along. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteoh a delight this morning
ReplyDeleteand so romantic
lovely imagery
Vivid and hopeful... I really enjoyed this!
ReplyDeletethe ups and downs of togetherness, but deep rivers keep them together, so true is life, lovely Magpie
ReplyDeleteConviction, will, determination illustrated so well here.
ReplyDeleteYour words make me want to be there........
ReplyDeleteLovely.
Quiet, evocative, peaceful -- well written.
ReplyDeletecold becomes warm.
ReplyDeletea beautiful description of nature and a relationship. Lovely.
"With waters running deep"..indeed, a profound journey..
ReplyDeletenice....love those waters running deep....as they should be....nice textures to this with all the natural elements after the storm...
ReplyDeleteWonderful to read this morning ...
ReplyDeleteNicely visualised poem.
ReplyDelete"Squelch" is a great word! Such a descriptive poem!
ReplyDeleteGreat descriptive piece, enjoyed it thanks.
ReplyDeleteLovely writing!!
ReplyDelete'as the rain clouds clear
ReplyDeleterising mist
clearing tree top'
Beautiful! Well done.
Wow, your ending gave me chills. I also love this part:
ReplyDelete"our soaked clothes
steam
and
squelch"
I bummed I missed this prompt last week; that's a gorgeous picture!
~Shawna
(rosemarymint.wordpress.com)