Just Messin'

(river musings)

In a valley of tall green trees

and deep water, three adolescents

attract attention on the river bank

opposite.

In fluorescent pink life jackets,

they play on branches overhanging

where empty canoes await first signs

of boredom.

Although I can't see their faces

I hear the sounds of shouts and screams,

living their dreams they are, seeking

adventure.

From Caryl Anna, I cast out my magnet,

heavy and secured by a lengthy string

into the depths of underwater

forests.

Egyptian geese are left pondering

"Is she fishing?", "No says I",

"The fish are safe, I am hunting for

iron finds."

It's not long before I achieve,

pulled out amid slime green weeds,

rusty nails, screws and a twisted fork

for added measure.

This is my treasure on display,

never let the child in you hide away,

they are ever present and awaiting

that invite to play.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is cool fun...i need to go swimming..dying in this heat and humidity...oh and i wonder what the geese were thinking when they saw you pull out the nails, screws and twisted fork...like "wow, those are strange looking fish, did you ever see those kinds before?"
and the other geese just shake their heads..
j.

[Chris Shaw]

It was fun Jacob. I spent quite a while with my magnet wondering what I'd bring up from the deep, at the same time watching the adventures on the far bank and wishing I was swinging from that branch contemplating the water. The child in me surfacing and conversing with the wild life :)

Thank you

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

ha I love it i want to come and explore your river so much lately i love the stories you conjure from the stream of your consciousness rhyming queen

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Bunny. You'd love the river for sure. Always pleased for your visits.

Chris

[lightsong]

dear Chris the special about this poem that You actually made it alive the child inside You, that You "did" it, and You played... normally we don't see this in these kind of poetry. a most joyous read my friend, like the tales on children books which till now I still enjoy and will keep enjoying, Thank You very much for this wonderful invitation and for the very wonderful messing and musing ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Light. Yes it's good to let that inner child out once in a while. All best wishes.

Chris

[ms. understood]

This is such a fun read for me and brings me back to my childhood spending summers at the lake with those closest to me. Great write!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much ms. understood for your review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Now that's fishing! Although my inner child would most likely prefer to swing over the water...the senior's body would object...or take a canoe in search of adventure.
I never thought of the magnet idea...but since I live only a few blocks from the Detroit River, I just may have to try my luck...probably bring up some old rum runners car from the Capone days.

I take it you're enjoying your vacation.

[Chris Shaw]

Always have fun on the river Ted. The magnet fishing is new. Apparently a couple of WW2 guns were fished out recently. I'd be happy with a Roman sword :)) Thanks for checking in.

Chris

[Fairy Khan]

Sounds wonderful. Vivid imagery. Keep up the good work.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Fairy. Yes, there is plenty on the river to keep your mind alert. Of course it is beautiful as well.

Chris

[Fairy Khan]

That is quite evident in your writing. Nature is always beautiful.

[Chris Shaw]

Nature is one of the subjects I prefer to write about :)