POETRY FRIDAY: A Walk Along the River

Thanks to Laura at Author Amok for hosting Poetry Friday this week!
 

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One of my favorite local spots is the Riverwalk Trail in Rock Hill, SC. This local gem is a beautiful paved trail that winds through the woods alongside a section of the Catawba River, an ever-changing stretch of water whose mood is determined by the release of the dam a few miles upstream. On any given day, you can find walkers, runners, bikers, moms with strollers, kayakers, river tubers, nature lovers, and more alongside or on the river. There is also a variety of wildlife to see along the trail, if you keep your eyes and ears open.   

 On a recent morning walk, I was struck by the poetic nature of the river path—it’s people, animals, sights, and sounds. By the end of my walk, I had a good start to the poem below. I hope you enjoy!   

RIVERWALK
 

River walk, river run

River sparkles in the sun

 

River run, river race

Pounding feet keep steady pace

 

River race, river roll

Babies slumber, mamas stroll

 

River roll, river ride

Water lovers splash and glide

River ride, river flow

Rising, falling, swift and slow

 

River flow, river roar

Turtles plummet, eagles soar

 

River roar, river song

Humming, thrumming, drumming strong

 

River song, river home

Calling back all those who roam

 

Happy Friday, and Happy Writing!