DRIFTWOOD

brown cinders, glistening sun

down the creek driftwood comes

so simple it looks

so stale and dead

but looking closer

nature has said

a floating gift

beauty in wood

a life of wonder

as this tree stood

a name, a carving

two friends for life

this driftwood watched

with no eyes for sight

so as it gracefully, 

sweeps past the shores

cast a glance of forevermore

beauty, even in driftwood comes

brown wood, dried in the sun

roaming, rushing, floating by

whimsical natures lullaby 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Descriptive and lovely. There is beauty everywhere if we look for it. Spotted easily in the simplest of things. I enjoyed the read.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This is fantastic. To see beauty in everything is a gift. To put it to words is the ultimate in artistry.

[emmajoy]

'.. this driftwood watched ~ with no eyes for sight ~ so as it gracefully, + sweeps past the shores ~ cast a glance of forevermore.. '

Your words relate to so much but especially time, friendship ~ and hope. They are so descriptive, emotionally so because, for many and certainly me, driftwood 0 once growing and the endless tides are two of the sights we need see, watch and wonder at. Holly, it's grand to see you here again, been far too long so, please stay a while. Meantime, take care, keep safe. Em

[Holly Mason]

Thank you fine lady. Much . Keep safe as well , Holly

[emmajoy]

You're very welcome. Polish up your Tuesday smile..

[Samuel Dickens]

So lovely and well-put. This reminds me of the time I spent in the Puget Sound area of Washington state, where incredible, amazing driftwood adorned the beaches.

[Night]

Well crafted, smooth as silk....I thought this was one of your best......=)

[Chris]

Morning Holly... it's been way too awhile. I'm glad to see you here... Spring is here - winter is back-stepping. I looked at a couple of pieces of driftwood I've here - saved from times' waves. They fit your thoughts hon.

And you're in mine (thoughts).

Chris

[Traci]

And this, my friend is why I've missed your work. You write with such soul, beautiful imagery as you capture each moment with such sincerity. You truly have seen the beauty is something so simple. Lovely work as always, Holly.

[Holly Mason]

What lovely things to say...I thank you much

[Devanshu Rajput]

better than calling it a poem i would say it to be a song.....a beautiful song.....that every person would like to murmur...it had it's own joy......an epic write.....Driftwood would like to hear it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Holly Mason]

thank you...nice to see you (pic)

[Distant horizons]

You always see the beauty in everything Holly. A very rare gift indeed. Beautifully painted image with your words.

[Holly Mason]

all things are just beautiful...if we look with glistening eyes*)*)
thank you fine sir

[EFB]

It's a lovely poem Holly. The pacing is great. I like the rhythm and the asymmetrical rhyming scheme. The line "beauty, even in driftwood comes" stands out to me. The piece points out that even in things we take for granted or view as detritus, there can be found beauty and value. Kudos!