you river me with life
stirring pulse gritted by sands
i bloom, wild as purple loosestrife
on grassy fields, i strive
leaving pathways of badlands
you river me with life
my scars receded, no longer strife
my bones knitted strong, see my hands
blooming pink, as purple loosestrife
i potted thyme, parsley and chives
i kneaded bread, buttered thick in pans
you river me with life
with rain water fresh and rife
with dewdrops & sunsets, so grand
i bloom wild, as purple loosestrife
past fades, withering dull knife
sky is gloriously hued, not bland
you river me with life
i bloom, wild as purple loosestrife
Photo by Grace@Everyday Amazing
Posted for dVerse Poets Pub - Water, water everywhere with guest host Linda Lee Lyberg. The theme we are to write about is life sustaining water, in any of its three forms- solid, liquid, or gas. My poem is written in villanelle form as part of our Poetry Form. Please join us when the pub doors open at 3pm EST.
