February 08, 2014

A River Calling




A River Calling
By John R. Greenwood

seduced by a river’s quiet demeanor 
a rusty span connects me to the past
too anxious to wait for spring 
the draw carries me upriver to the north
there is a story here 
swirling in the water below
I am sure of it
the tale yet to be told 
of a connection 
between one man’s dream fulfilled
this man’s journey freshly sown

Stay tuned...

9 comments:

  1. You left us in suspense, John! Now we must hear the end of the story. By the way, is this the Riparius bridge?

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    1. I hope to keep adding to this story throughout the summer. This is actually the Thurman Bridge. I hadn't been over that way in many, many years. It is a beautiful area.

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  2. I am sure that the river holds MANY stories in its swirls!! Beautiful photo.

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  3. mmm...nice connection there in the end...between the stories...one ending another beginning...i like the use of the bridge too....i love old bridges....

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  4. John,

    Love the connection you have brought with this poem and your wonderful image and words:)
    Good to see you again,
    Eileen:)

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  5. "There is a story here" for sure....I do love rivers......love the photo, too, John!

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  6. Great bridge shot -- those old metal suspension bridges sure have some history. -- barbara

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  7. It's a great suspenseful beginning to a story. I wonder where the river will take us.

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  8. definitely, every river has a story! if only they could tell it to us, if only we could listen :) love the name of your blog!

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