The river
sings a song for pebbles
from the
bank of wild daisies, white.
I cast them
in, with a grin,
and much to
my delight,
it plays my
favorite memories
of you and
me and lavender
on
honeysuckle nights.
© 2013 Jennifer
Wagner
for Poetry Jam where it's all about the flowers!
smiles...cool...i love to go to the river and toss rocks...that it gives back your favorite memories is a bit of magic...been tasting the honeysuckle as well...nice and warm...smiles.
ReplyDeletemusic box river - a lovely melodious phrase with an enduring recall-to-mind kind of quality to it, I think.
ReplyDeleteI like that river singing ~
ReplyDeleteAnd those last two lines, heavenly as honeysuckle nights ~
Grace
Such a great first line. There is something fun about tossing pebbles in to the river at any age!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, this is beautifully evocative! I love the idea of 'you and me and lavendar on honeysuckle nights.'
ReplyDeleteWild Daisies on river banks are beautiful, they are one of creations wonderful pleasures. This just draws you in and hugs you.
ReplyDeleteMmm... love the lavender on honeysuckle nights.
ReplyDeleteThis just makes me smile...wish I was there, great writing
ReplyDeleteMusic Box River ... set the stage for the loveliness that followed.
ReplyDeleteI love this; excellent!
ReplyDeletefabulous flowery poem!Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe musicality of the river bank... Yes, this is mesmerizing.
ReplyDeleteThis actually brought back a lot of memories for me. I used to spend hours upon hours playing by the stream as a little boy on sweltering summer days :)
ReplyDeleteHow nice to reflect and remember, Jennifer! The selected few are privileged with good tidings. Great write!
ReplyDeleteHank
Jennifer, rivers are wonderful places for memories. Love the daisies and honeysuckle :-)
ReplyDeleteThe scent of honeysuckle always reminds me of home. Lovely piece.
ReplyDelete'honeysuckle nights' ... love it!
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