Thinking in reverse
months tip, like dominos
to revisit that summer day.
Longing for this cleansing pool,
offering of chilled calmness
encircled by stone, here I joined
the river of slow movement,
pulling at my rapid pulse.
Plucking the notes ever slower.
Heartbeat dissolving
until I was
just being
water.
© Ali Grimshaw
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
This is my kind of writing
In and out
With a grand ending
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Thank you for the kind words. I am very rarely long winded
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Going with the flow, pulled by the water. This has a soothing energy and flow to it. Lovely
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You would love this river with its many small pools to soak in. I am dreaming of the return of summer.
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Sounds gorgeous.
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I love this, Ali!
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Thank you. I hope it inspired some deep breathing.
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Wow, Ali. This poem was so enjoyable to read. I love how you began it. Those first two lines pulled me into the poem and I almost felt it myself.
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LuAnne, thank you for this positive feedback. I am glad to hear you felt pulled in and hopefully you left a little more relaxed.
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…until I was
just being
water.
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Thank you Kirsten.
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Good imagery. I could see it
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Thank you.
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So beautiful and silently flowing in the river of bliss. Superb poem, Ali.
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Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it. I hope you get a chance to unwind today.
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Welcome Ali.
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