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My Rivers Plea
by Barry Clopton Lanier (Age: 53)
copyright 11-02-2002


Age Rating: 10 to 127

 
Give me the majestic yet simple rivers
of my homeland, southern Georgia
Weaving and rolling across the terrain
Slowly slipping toward the sea
Like slow strands of molasses
rolling across the farmland

They almost seem to call out
'There's no reason to rush, my lad
No need to hurry
Just slow down and look around
Take time to smell the magnolias

Sense the aroma of sweet magnolias
And weeping willows hanging low
Lest they fall down any lower
To halt the rivers flow

Preview the architecture of century old
Riverbank darkened cedar roots
Among the abundance of kudzu
In its close pursuit

Admire the budding azaleas
And brightly blooming dogwoods
Sense just once their fragrance
And pause to consider
Simply a slow deep breath
of sweet southern air

A moment of relaxation
And food for the soul
Then home to an ole'rockin' chair

There's no reason to rush, my lad
no need to hurry

just slow down
and just for once
take time

to smell the roses.


Collaboration and arrangement by Janet Burl.Many thanks
for your talent and dedication.




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11-03-2002 Nancy Pawley    

Barry, I must say that this is the Southern Georgia that I know and love so well..a splendid poem.
Nancy
11-03-2002 Kay Lee Kelly    

This should be everyones mantra, life goes
to fast as it is.
11-03-2002 Liz Dicus    

Very nice content it really expresses how you feel nice work barry!! liz
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