 The Pond, Dedicated to my Mother |
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 Apr 5 06, 05:39
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 1,621 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Johannesburg, South Africa Member No.: 127 Real Name: Beverleigh Gail Annegarn Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Jox  |
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It was my Mother's birthday on the 31st March and I wanted to dedicate a poem to her. This one emerged. She was thrilled. So for obvious reasons this one is not for critting. The Natal Midlands is in the Drakensberg mountains and it is misty, chilly and normally very green. It snows there in winter. There are numerous trout and dairy farms. It has an English/British atmosphere. Enjoy! PP The Pond At Rawdons Hotel By Beverleigh Gail Annegarn Dedicated to Helen Owen Silcock – my Mother on this day her Birthday 31st March 2006. (One of her favourite places is the Natal Midlands. Rawdons Hotel is in the Natal Midlands.) Water lilies float easily, swaying silently, bobbing on ripples. Sun stirred petals unlock; warming their glory, flashing to bees and butterflies, all naive to aquatic appetites below. Fat trout weave; gasp, seeking, searching, grubs and matter. A refrain erupts from bulrushes; constant croaking, supports synthesis. Water spider’s sneak, needle-like legs pierce meniscus, Dragonflies hover, wings glimmer almost translucent. The trout rises, swirls - gulps a water spider!</font> ·······  ······· |
  
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Apr 5 06, 06:11
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Hi Bev
A lovely poem for your mum. I'm sure when she reads it she will be reminded of her favourite spot by the pond at Rawdons Hotel. It sounds a beautiful place. Do you have a photo to go with the poem? Nina |
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Apr 5 06, 06:50
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 1,621 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Johannesburg, South Africa Member No.: 127 Real Name: Beverleigh Gail Annegarn Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Jox |
Hello Nina!
Thanks for the comments. No photo I am afraid. Just memories! B ······· ······· |
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Apr 7 06, 12:14
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 Creative Chieftain Posts: 1,802 Joined: 24-April 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 58 Real Name: Ron Jones Writer of: Poetry |
Dear Peterpan,
A natural setting with natural occurrences easily senses through your words! Here in the U.S. we have a smaller than norm Daddy Long Legs type insect that skims across the water. We call it a water strider. I wonder if they're the same. Cheers, Ron jgd ······· ······· |
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Apr 8 06, 01:50
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 1,621 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Johannesburg, South Africa Member No.: 127 Real Name: Beverleigh Gail Annegarn Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Jox |
Hello Ron~
Glad I achieved the goal. My mother loved the poem! Not sure re the strider and spider. Will check it. I would prefer the 'strider' name, as I am afraid of spiders. I have a phobia. Thank you for your comments, and for reading. PP :) ······· ······· |
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May 13 06, 06:33
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Breakfast as it comes my friend enjoyed my visit
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