droplets lit in multitudes
mists amaze my smoldering skin
relieved from scorch
Maidenhair ferns sway continually
free-dancing delight
a refreshing release
quenching my dry soul
hours away from news headlines
riverwalking
our footprints in dust replace each other
chasing cascadas
to find hopeful waters
© Ali Grimshaw 2023
Join me at dVerse Poets' Pub HERE
for Quadrille #180, 44 words of your choice.
Use some form of the word water.
Photo taken at Tunnel Falls, Oregon.
A 12 mile hike to magic.
Send a poem to your friends.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Oh, I want to chase those cascades, too. So lovely.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope you find your waterfall.
LikeLike
Such a peaceful compositions Ali 💞
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for visiting. Wishing you peace.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gorgeous photo and you were in the zone when you wrote this. The mesh of mind, body, and spirit is felt here as I read.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am glad you felt this poem. I can never recreate this experience but I had fun revisiting the memory while writing this poem.
LikeLiked by 1 person
“Hours away from news headlines…” The recipe for peace. I loved this, Ali.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Colleen, these kinds of breaks where I immerse myself in nature as essential. I highly recommend it.
Thanks for stopping by,
Ali
LikeLiked by 1 person
Same here, Ali. It was a pleasure to visit nature with you. Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my! The walk looks tremendous!
Your poem is a beautiful cascade of words 🌹
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for stopping by Lesley.
LikeLike
Putting aside how beautifully you wrote this, Ali, I really like how you hinted at “water” in the very first stanza… that’s just perfectly done.
Much love,
David
LikeLiked by 1 person
David,
I appreciate your feedback. Thanks so much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I so love the riverwalking in peace and tranquility. Just what I needed.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad to contribute peace to your day.
LikeLike
Those ferns and your description of them are wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I appreciate you stopping by. Nature is my favorite artist.
LikeLike
smooth & beautiful composition, AG. Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Ron
LikeLike
Beautiful. I especially love
“riverwalking
our footprints in dust replace each other”
❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Melissa,
Thank you for reflecting back the words that spoke to you .☮️
LikeLiked by 1 person