A River with currents that attract the impetuous souls

White Water is lovely as it challenges the Kayakers with excitement

On a lovely warm Summers Day when 

Terns sit on Rocks in the River... 

White Water enthusiasts come to 

challenge the Rapids with 

love and laughter... in the hereafter... 

Suddenly there is a sound of thunder and 

lightening streaks across the Sky where 

Sunshine beams smile mysteriously as 

rain falls softly on placid peaceful Inlets 

where Reverence is portrayed in 

Ripples of Contentment and 

prayers of forgiveness ascend  

to Heavenly realms of Trust...   

 

Reviews

[CD Campbell]

I don't know much of rapids. I've kayaked a bit on flat water, a bit in ocean bays, but line by line I can see a dazzling view. With your words I feel like I have missed out on something and need to get my act together and check out those Terns before it is too late. Its extraordinary that one can read something, close his eyes, and be transported a little closer to heaven. Thanks Patricia. All the best.

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, indeed, CD... a little closer to Heaven... my favorite experience in a Canoe... was when I was thirty years old... crying my first born in my Womb... being married to a "White-Water Canoe enthusiast... he foraged His Grumman Canoe at the Senaca River in Maryland, USA, and proceeded out into the placid calm Water. There was an Inlet that ran through rather Tall Trees, and with Moon Beams shining through the Leaves, we experienced a Bit of Heaven.
It was an unusual Way to begin Motherhood. Now, my first-born Son Robert who his married and has two daughters, Shannon age 9 and Kahless age 7... whose Mother is Navajo Indian. Robert has inherited his Father's Grumman Canoe which has three double seats and rather long. They live now in Norfolk, Virginia, and I live in Fredericksburg, Virginia (almost a hundred miles away or less). My daughter and her children live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. So the Tradition lingers in a more gentle way-- not necessarily "White Water Rapids". gently, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Correction... When I was thirty years old, I was Pregnant (carrying) my first Baby. (sorry for typing 'Crying')... oh dear... Pat

[CD Campbell]

No worries. That is an incredible story. I enjoyed your flashback as much as the poem.

[Lisasview]

Hi Pat,
I just love that your poems encompass nature... alive and oh so beautiful
Your words express the true feeling about life and nature.
Lisa, finally working at finishing and posting a new poem Canvas of Dreams..
Lisa, at the computer

[Patricia Wedel]

Awe... Canvas of Dreams is a Title that captures my Heart on this lovely Tuesday morning. I can only imagine reading your poem soon. Summer seems more Precious this Year... our Roses are blooming and Watermelon is becoming Ripe to Celebrate. Love and Lavender... Pat

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much..Lisa

[lightsong]

Gorgeously breathtaking... What You portrayed is a Piece of Heaven. Where dreams are real, prayers are answered, and life is love.... Thank You loveliest Pat🌸 for spreading all this miraculous Water...

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Song Light... it truly was a bit of Heaven. Does the Bible speak of Moonbeams in Heaven... perhaps not. I am certain that there are Phenomenons out there and in Heaven. However, there can be Heaven on Earth once in a Blue Moon... so to speak.
tenderly, Pat

[tinymoonchild]

How absolutely superb! Beautiful imagery I can almost imagine myself there at the water's edge. Particularly adore the last three lines.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Moon Child… there is Contentment on the River and especially in the Inlets where prayers ascend.. I am blessed to read your words. tenderly, Pat

[AYVID N]

Such a beautifully descriptive poem of a day at a magnificent river. You bring the sky and the waters alive. It left me contented and smiling....

[Patricia Wedel]

dear DIVYA…. So charming to read your Review… the River does bring Contentment to our Soul where the Thunder and Rain bring Peace and ❤️ Love to all who believe.

[Einstein Noodle]

i went white water rafting once .. it was a grade 2-3 rapids so had some excitement for this newbie ... after the rapids comes the calm .. i think your poem's contrasting is point on ma'am .. and you draw in the Divine ... kind of surprises me .. but hey ... the Creator of all things is in all things and all places after all .. isn't He!? ;) in reading, out loud, the enjambment works ... i imagined myself in one of those old smokey dives reading it for you :)))))))))))
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene… I lived with once upon a time.. a White Water enthusiast… so I know a lot about it. I love the Idea of reading my Poem after the Calm has settled.. by an open Fire with a Hot Toddy… slightly different from a Smoky Bar.. although Smokey the Bear would be Welcome. A bit of humor is cheerful these days. Gently, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

speaking of hot toddies ... slainte mhath .. ;) having a bit of a snort me self!

[Fran Marie]

A lovely poem of
nature's flowing rivers
you paint a luscious green
scene of springtime renewal
and all she has to offer..

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Fran… luscious is 💗 lovely as are you. This Spring… all the flowers are in Memory I of all who went to their Eternal Rest in Ukraine. Be blessed dear Poet. We will carry on as Best we can. Fondly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Here in Michigan. Many river to enjoy. I liked the Upper Michigan rivers. You are surrounded by nature. Thank you dear Pat for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John.. always Calming to be by a River. Cat tails are Amazing as Wood Ducks Paddle by. Spring is Hope and Faith in Butterflies. Always enjoy your Reviews. gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the river too dear Pat. I have many rivers close by. I loved the kindness and the gentleness of this poem.

[Cherrie]

Such a peaceful journey that feeds the senses and the soul.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Cherrie… always a pleasure to have you stop by. The Beauty of Water cascading over Rocks brings a Calmness to the weary Souls. Hope you are well and enjoying the Blossoms. tenderly, Pat

[emmajoy]

Such a wonderfully visual and blessed poem Pat.. as ever full of the heart within its poet. Water for me is a symbol of life.. its movements, it depths and shallows.. and so forth. You've captured all that so skillfully , reminding the reader how it is to follow the Fine Path.

Things been a little hectic offline recently but hope to be here more often. God willing all is peaceful and smiling for and at Roger and of course, dear you. Take care, keep safe as safe can be. xx

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Em… I have wondered how you are surviving… on the Hill with the Chapel below. Spring has finally appeared mysteriously and the Rain has nourished the Earth. The young Buds with tiny green wings have given us Hope. Our Rappahannock River is over-flowing with Champagne Charm … intoxicating ripples with Terns sitting in Rocks. We are well and blessed 😇 lovely to read your Review. tenderly, Pat