Listen to the voice of the river
It carries tears of the thousands passed
Scattering them to sky and sea and earth
Then quietly speaks to you of dreams and cares
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It made me hold my breath. Thanks for helping me to hear it. Lovely.
Beautiful. I am sure those are the soothing voices that Beethoven heard in 1807 and 08.
Makes us look and listen deep inside. Reaches out to anyone who reads it. Well done.
Yes, now you've reminded me to stop & listen & feel the tears & sweat of my ancestors singing in the rhythm of the hills & mines. Thank you.
I like this one. I read it over and over. I spent many an our as a kid on the banks of the Ohio. Like the river, your poem speaks to me. Ron
Your titles are really unique. The river that speaks to me is the Ohio river. A very beautiful poem. Happy to have become acquainted with your work. Warmest regards, Sandra
That was awesome...very beautiful work...you and your daughter make quite the poetry team! ! I'll have to check out more of this excellent work.
Beautiful penning, felt breathless reading it. HG: -) xx
i love the opening few lines, this is beautiful poetry. Your poems reach into the soul. Thank you. Allyson
yes, i do. the world is full of other voices if we care to slow down to listen. good one prionsias.
Frank this has so much charactor and is easily read.... Loved the ending stanza...Very good, you write so beautifully....... Bonnie Collins
Frank, i am a young poet and this has really inspired me, its beautiful=] all of your poems conjure such strong emotion, thankyou=] Benjamin
Nicely done Frank. I liked how you personified the river and made it an exporter of forgone hope. Nice title for it. -Michael
I hear the voices Frank and see the eddies too, absolutely serene and breathtaking. This poem is truly a treasure---Melvina---
very relaxing and peaceful. i can feel the river....the peacefulness of the surrounding.
Emptying your soul with almost silent singing Rachel Ann Butler