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The Bridge
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The Bridge |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Bridge Behind the village clapboard row Of quaint old houses now restored A path leads down where waters flow And to a bridge of creaky board The stream is wicked as it moves Between huge boulders smoothed by time It churns and bubbles through the grooves A mesmerizing gushing brine All who venture on the bridge Stand endlessly in wondrous shock Of natures power through the ridge Surging down through granite rock A spectacle so slowly wrought Carved though a million years of wear And sound to deafen any thought For those who walk the planks of dare How many times since childhood days I’ve ventured down to French Creek ridge And always I am so amazed How fast life flows beneath the bridge Ellizabeth Santos |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I'm terrified of bridges. But I read this anyway and I am glad I did!!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy the read  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Elizabeth... this is superb, as always. *S* It reminds me so much of a bridge near my grandmother's house... and the incessant cry of "stay away from that bridge!" that followed every kid trying to escape the front porch gossip session. *S* We didn't listen, of course... the bridge held more fascination than threats from idle parents could conquer. But if they stood up to follow... now THAT was another story! LOL |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
superb! Elizabeth, as are all your posts. A bridge is so many things and you've depicted a wonderful aspect of it. There's something, too, how a bridge between things or people can make everything move more smoothly. Speed of life happens then, as well, because obstacles are overcome. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I find this profound. We all have a bridge that helps us pass over troubled waters. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Brings back a few memories of my own. Enjoyed this one. Deb |
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mark woolard Member
since 2001-01-02
Posts 143 |
"for those who walk the planks of dare". . . "how fast life flows beneath the bridge". . . simple statements birthing a universe of reflective thought. this compliments the canvas nicely. |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Elizabeth, Such beautiful imagery! Elise |
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