Sunday, November 24, 2013

Secret Scioto


Autumn on the River, 1889, John Singer Sargent
The Scioto reclines,
exposes the withy brush
between sycamore-scattered bends.

A bough dips to touch herself,
bleached before an overcast mirror.
Muddy stillness resonates;
waters bubble and breathe
over unturned limestone.

Every wind echoes a low moan,
opens the buttons of her gown.

Those who are gone now
wade in the shallows,
scribble small notes
in the gravelly sediment
of her parched summers.

She does not share secrets,
rises and falls in mysteries
of moss and willowherb.

Sighs fog native banks. She laughs―
pays the voyeurs on the bridge no mind. 



tk/ November 2013


Exceptionally beautiful read by R.A.D. Stainforth: 


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25 comments:

  1. Carolina LintheadSun Nov 24, 01:00:00 PM

    Truly beautiful...thank you for this.

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  2. Kathe W.Sun Nov 24, 01:06:00 PM

    what a lovely poem for this river. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. HelenSun Nov 24, 01:08:00 PM

    A poem ... as lovely as the Scioto must be.

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  4. DCWSun Nov 24, 01:08:00 PM

    Wonderful. Your words move to the river's motion.

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  5. Anthony DuceSun Nov 24, 01:24:00 PM

    Enjoyed... His painting (JSS), a great choice.

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  6. JinksySun Nov 24, 02:26:00 PM

    Looks a bit chilly for unbuttoning anything! LOL

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  7. PirateGunnSun Nov 24, 04:03:00 PM

    There was a lot in the undercurrent there...really enjoyed this, almost many stories in one. Read so,so well.

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    1. Tess KincaidSun Nov 24, 07:01:00 PM

      Glad you enjoyed Managua...I think this is one of Mr. Stainforth's top reads...

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  8. BerowneSun Nov 24, 04:22:00 PM

    Beautiful writing; a river runs through it.

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  9. MaureenSun Nov 24, 05:06:00 PM

    Lovely and sensuous, as always.

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  10. humbirdSun Nov 24, 07:31:00 PM

    Moving water - always means the change...~ Very sensual reading by R.A.D. Stainforth

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  11. 21 WitsSun Nov 24, 08:58:00 PM

    Now, if this were my story, life would be even grander in so many ways.

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  12. UnknownMon Nov 25, 05:18:00 AM

    Now I see so much more in this picture!

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  13. kaykualaMon Nov 25, 06:07:00 AM

    Rivers have that certain feel for nostalgic numbers and you've described it very well Tess! A bringer of life and of hope and economic wealth. Great!

    Hank

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  14. Silent Otto Mon Nov 25, 07:16:00 AM

    Youve struck a rich vein of feeling here , Tess, a river of emotion , and thanks ......

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  15. MarchelineTue Nov 26, 01:29:00 PM

    Definitely feel the current of the river in this, and R.A.D. gives it the sexy undertow...

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  16. Ginny BrannanWed Nov 27, 10:04:00 AM

    "A bough dips to touch herself,
    bleached before an overcast mirror.
    Muddy stillness resonates;
    waters bubble and breathe
    over unturned limestone."
    You capture the imagery of the painting with lovely and perfect words.

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  17. LynWed Nov 27, 04:01:00 PM

    She seems a perfect ghost to me..and I know these things..beautiful mystery....

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  18. steviewrenWed Nov 27, 09:32:00 PM

    Beautiful imagery!

    Happy Thanksgiving. I hope your day is filled with love and family.

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  19. TomThu Nov 28, 07:16:00 AM

    this one takes me to a special place. If it wasn't so freaking cold out, I'd go there for real

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  20. KatherineSat Nov 30, 05:24:00 AM

    Tess this is lovely .. beautiful read!

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