All is still and quiet.
The trees barely move in the heat
of the afternoon.
Green are the fortifications;
spirals of light and dark
weave their way through
endless mazes of living tissue.
In an instant everything changes.
A mist as white as the sun
dances through the openings
of storm-worm leaves.
Swirls of red, gold and blue
raise their small voices to the heavens.
A sigh from the giant.
A hot breeze, hurried in its anticipation
swipes through the suspended water
Cooling itself in time, and space.
The tingling of glass is heard,
reverberating of historical stone,
answering the call of the lovebird
before disappearing beyond
the endless stars.
Its all quiet now,
and the waterfall sleeps on.
Author notes
Written March 4th, 2005
A contest entry
- Make it Beautiful IV (Contest) by Nelak.
300 points, ended March 6, 2005, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Wow Colin, this is simply amazing. It's been a while since I've been on here, but I'm really glad I came back and read this! A very well written piece. So vivid....lovely. Take care and God Bless you!
~Katie -
Hey colin! can i make this a song?? i already started writing the music!! miss you boy! hope you win (you better!!)
love sam -
amazing
Beautiful imagery plays in my mind as I read your soothing and magnificent words. Vivid images, and excellent style. I wish you the best of luck in the contest, and I must say you deserve to win!
~Elizabeth -
Beautifully written
Aragorn,
Beautiful poem. The mist is surely unique. The words you have written here sooth the heart and the soul. The ending of this... I loved it, what a closure to a poem. The Waterfalls do live on during the sleeping hours. I'd love to see on (besides Niagra Falls... have seen them a couple of times... they're three hours away from here... I'm from Canada, Ontario). I love how Mother Nature works, she surprises me everyday. I thank you so very much for entering my contest and wish you all the best.
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Kalen
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beautiful
I'm speechless.....this is incredible! So beautiful
Made me wish I was there. A stunning write...the flow is amazing, but the imagery is gorgeous! Very very well written. God Bless you and take care! Best wishes in the contest!
~ Katie
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Wow! I haven't read anything from you in a long time and for that I am sorry but this more than made up for my own loss. This is an absolutely gorgeous poem with beautiful imagery. It was so soft and soothing. I have never seen a waterfall but I hope to one day and this made that desire even stronger.
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