ARKANSAS WHISPERS

My state of Arkansas personified…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In soft curves

draped in jade-colored silks

water glides down her soft skin

in crystal droplets

ribbon rivers…

 

Her voice is wind whispers

lush emerald tones

and her words

deep sapphire lakes

full and running free…

 

She is

fearless

naked

powerful...

 

Author's Note

PHOTO: Twin Falls of Devils Fork, Richland Creek Wilderness Area, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Beautiful tribute to your own personal homeland. I love the descriptions, the alliteration, the word play with vivid observations well-stated. I love that you chose quite unusual words in the last 3 lines, personifying your homeland spot almost as a lover.

[An owl on the moon]

So glad to have you by! Thank you for your uplifting words. I actually grew up near Yosemite in California, and am truly amazing with nature, the healing energy she gives.

[Ted Kniffen]

There is nothing so perfect as a good river, a waterfall and clear skies. Unless of course there is a canoe involved. Good write, C.

[gabiaimee]

Very beautiful personification. After experiencing the beauty of Arkansas for the first time more recently I cannot argue with any of this! It's the Natural State for a reason!

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, so pleased you enjoyed my words.. and even more so that you were here breathing the Arkansas air... Thank you! :)

[lee von cleef]

steaming stripped of her down hill power she rises to float darken then crack ,and shower down tin roof popping pellets.

[An owl on the moon]

So good to have you by, my friend! Thank you for your beautiful comments.

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I did not know arkansas was so pretty :)

[Tenebrousoul]

I especially liked the last part. Really good.

[?]

Awesome Craig, such discription and imagery.
This is just a stunning piece my friend.
I love Arkansas. We now have some property in Eureka Springs.
Awesome country

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Man! That's what I'd call a love poem. Your words are pristine, like the waters you so sweetly describe.
Gorgeous work, Craig!

[Cherrie Palmer]

I love these type of poems they draw you in and call to you come

[Seriana]

Ahh, your words are always living color. I know when I need a vivid visual, just to read something of yours full of vibrant hues and lush paintings. So pretty Craig. I wish to read more. :)