drops of water in this fountain
blow in the wind now forgotten
no one can hear them any more
and none can see the river roar
days and nights pass, tumbling by
(even the fountain will grow dry)
all some day will pass through that door
where none can see the river roar
human endeavours, often fine
fall to decay as they decline
then war blossoms from hates of yore
’cause none can see the river roar
neglected fountain by the road
once a marvel – fresh water flowed
quenching the thirst of rich and poor
but now, none see the river roar
© G.s.k. ‘16
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Lovely images! I especially like the refrain. Must look into the kyrielle 🙂
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I love the kyrielle, though I hadn’t written one in a long time .. glad you liked it.
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I’ll have to give it a try 🙂
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Yeah!
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Ah, even the ancient rivers eventually dry up. Such sadness here. Such sadness.
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Hello MMT … it’s so nice to see you drop by. Living in a desert as you do you more than most can understand the metaphor of ancient dried up rivers – thanks so much for your comment.
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“none can see the river roar”…I so love this line….this is beautiful, sad, and true.
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Thanks you very much … I’m very pleased you liked the metaphor!
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An poem of resignation that everyone and thing will pass through that door. Sad and reflective.
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In fact … you’ve caught the fundamental reality of that door …
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Beautifully done, wise yet sad in its nostalgia.
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Thanks ..
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I like the use of refrain here…
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Thank you Sumana .. the important part of a Kyrielle is to try and find that refrain line … I’m glad you liked it.
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Such a lyrical rhythm…must try this form. And I love the repeating image of the roaring river.
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Kyrielles and kyrielle sonnets are lovely forms … loved to see your effort with the form!
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