New Poem – See how…
Posted on Jun 12, 2019 in Blog feature, Recent Writing | 93 comments
See how,
Around
The stream’s
Silvery edge,
Reflected light
Dances on the surface
Of rushing water.
Becoming
The very essence
Of life and motion itself,
Effortlessly tapping
Into timeless truths
That, once absorbed,
Echo right back
At you
More than ever before.
And with a peerless
Reminder
That’s both soothing
And humbling
Of how,
In a single lifetime,
One could never oneself
Accumulate
Such knowing grace,
Gather up such melody,
Nor offer such endless
Nourishment.
Still here
With the chance
Of some
Sweet release though.
And, for so many
Amongst us,
Would that it were so!
To dream
That one day
Within
Such a river might flow.
Excellent Scott!
Nice words. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful.
Nicely done Scott!
I love this! The crescendo is the last three paragraphs which not only sear to the heart but are rhythmic in the effort. Bravo!
Still here
With the chance
Of some
Sweet release though.
And, for so many
Amongst us,
Would that it were so!
To dream
That one day
Within
Such a river might flow.
I completely agree with your perceptive comments, Aria. Exceedingly well done Scott!!!
Once again another beautiful and thought provoking poem by Scott Hastie. The metaphor of the river and sunlight as life itself echoing timeless truths is soothing to the brain and generates hope that we too can become like the river.
Hello Scott I translate your poem in Greek language So true so sensitive true
Δες πως
Δες πως,
Γύρω απο το ασημένιο ακρο
του ρευματος
Ανακλώμενο φως
Χοροί στην επιφάνεια
του ορμητικού νερού
Ταιριαστός
η ίδια η ουσία
της ζωης και της ιδιας της κίνησης
Αβιαστα κτυπώντας
σε διαχρονικές αλήθειες
Δηλαδή, από τη στιγμή που απορροφάται
ο αντίλαλος
πίσω δεξια
Σε εσένα
Περισσότερο από ποτέ άλλοτε.
Και με μια αληθινή
Υπενθύμιση
Αυτό είναι
και στους δυο
καθησυχαστικό
Και ταπεινωτικό
Γιατί,
Σε μια ενιαία ζωή,
ο ενας δεν θα μπορούσε ποτέ να είναι ο ίδιος
Συσσωρεύω
τέτοιας χάρης γνώση
συλλέγω μια τέτοια μελωδία
χωρίς προσφορα μια
τέτοια ατελείωτη τροφη
Ακόμη εδώ
Με την ευκαιρία μερικώς
μεσω μιας
Γλυκιάς απελευθέρωσης
Και, για τόσα πολλά
Μεταξύ μας,
θα μπορουσε να ήταν έτσι!
Να ονειρευτώ
οτι μια τετοια μερα
Στα πλαίσια
Ένας τέτοιος ποταμός μπορεί να ρέει.
Absolutely beautiful poetry.
Always Scottie love to read your poetry — your word choice alone is amazing!!!
Very deep Scott Hastie☺
Great poem Scott, this is what it’s all about my friend…
Beautiful! Very uplifting and encouraging.
Beautiful. So nice to read something so positive.
Scottie, as always so beautiful!!!
Thank you so very much !!!
Hugs from Ronee
Your words speak deeply
I want to take this poem and carry it through out life
Look deep within us. We all carry that river. It’s up to us to keep it flowing freely
Beautiful !!!
The poem flows well, I wish I could… Lol.
In a single lifetime,
One could never oneself
Accumulate
Such knowing grace,
Gather up such melody,
Nor offer such endless
Nourishment.”
Yet, it’s the hope of such that drives our aspirations and mines our energies. Otherwise what would be the point?
I love this, Word Artist. I’ve been on that journey for a long time. Your poetry tells truths, Always. Beautiful.
Wonderful flow of words and beautifully done !
I also enjoyed Pain Passes. Good Luck!
Such wonderful, powerful insights!
I have read this poem and I loved it. You did really great job. I wish you’ll achieve great success in future.
For me, its the masterpiece of your work, touching everyone’s life at the core.
So deep, but still unrevealing the absolute truth of life.
Keep up the good work.
Congratulations..Sunaina
I know where my river of life comes… the Lord Jesus Maker of all. Lovely reflective piece. Hard not to write when nature calls.
Beautiful, wonderful share and insight Scott, Thank You!
Reflective words woven together beautifully.
As always, Scott, you easily manage to touch our heartstrings. This poem finds profundity in simplicity. Brilliant as always. It’s an honor to know you, even across the pond! Blessings and many thanks! — Bob
By the way, did I ever tell you that I sang opera for nearly 30 years? The photo of me above finds me singing the aria, “Salut, demeure chaste et pure” in a performance of Gounod’s FAUST in one of many performances of that opera. I sang some 40 roles. (Just thought you’d get a kick out of that little tidbit!) — Bob
Scott says: An impressive and I’m sure a very rewarding career Bob, ahead of your current calling. How I would love to have a good enough voice to sing for an audience myself – surely one of life’s greatest pleasures…
Very lovely and beautiful
It’s deep so it touches my heart and mind
I loved it when you say : the stream’s silvery edge… the dancing of rushing water.
Love this piece…
I really love the way you took the river into a metaphor for how a life should be lived… I have always loved the thought of being a bit like water… maybe ending up in the sea.
Nice to catch one of your poems, and to get a glimpse of you. I like the idea that reflections can have grace.
As beautiful as the silvery edges of the water <3
This is incredibly gorgeous writing, Scott 🙂 Especially love; “The stream’s silvery edge, reflected light dances on the surface of rushing water. Becoming the very essence of life and motion itself.”❤️
Restful and peaceful poem, Scott, flows like a river. We had similar thoughts.
All of this builds builds really well on those silvery edges of rushing water in your first stanza, a place of in-between – within oneself, yet a necessary part of the whole.
I like how those truths “once absorbed,
Echo right back”
A beautiful meditation Scott
my dear friend from across the sea
how the words dance this timeless (e)motion like water. the stanza builds and flows out till the last line of the river. i notice how the act of seeing can affect how the senses interpret Nature & its elements. a trance-like meditation on Life’s wisdom indeed. i adore this poem with such ageless beauty, elegance, & grace. you are the Seeker like myself. we mine the same golden & silvery drops. Philosophy is a treasure as is this lilting piece of high Art. Bravo maestro.
Your poem begins on a note of joy, Luv Verse 3 best of all. Thanks for inviting me to read
much love…
Lovely thoughts,Scott. I suspect most of us have the river within. it’s just that it’s gone underground!, submerged by the detritus of life.
Life goes on beautifully as your verse goes,dear Scott! Your words of wisdom touch every heart profoundly and make ever eye see the eternal light of joy. Thanks for sharing!
Beautifully put. The essence of natural order.
A most melodic meditation on the stream of water/life and the gentlest of regrets
“One could never oneself
Accumulate
Such knowing grace,
Gather up such melody,
Nor offer such endless
Nourishment..”
Wonderful!
Eloquent ❣
Reminds me of Carl Sandburg’s quotations:
“Poetry
is an echo
asking a
shadow
to dance.”
Beautiful ending, Scott
You paint the most beautiful pictures with your words Scott. Amazing!
Love the momentum being caught up in your poetry:
“Becoming
The very essence
Of life and motion itself,
Effortlessly tapping
Into timeless truths
That, once absorbed,
Echo right back
At you
More than ever before.”
Thanks for sharing!
Sir! I am your big fan!
Love your work!
I have read your poem and liked it very much. Your words are strong and true.
A lyrical portrayal of sorrow and despair, but alas, in the end, you have left us hopeful.
Flows so smoothly.
Nice!
Light dances beautifully.
Nice job, Scott.
So beautiful, Scott, the light dancing on the water. I love the ending, with the thought of having the grace of the river within. My new favourite of yours.
Beautiful reflection looking inward and outward! Always glad to see you, Scott.
May we all discover the river within us!
I know I always appreciate it when I’m in that “flow” –when my artistic expressions hit that level of effortless and I’m going along for the ride. There’s a certain addictive quality to it too, making us creatives sort of like junkies craving that next hit.
Your poetry is fluid, I feel I am riding on a gentle river of reflection. There is a sense of calmness that the reader can feel. That river is within us all we need do is open the gate and let it flow within our veins.
Vivid transference from the light as part of the water to internal reflection and growth.
Such wonderful things, rivers – both literally and symbolically.
“Still here
With the chance
Of some
Sweet release though.”
Thank goodness for those small chances, the ones that let us come out of ourselves, share, and receive.
Nice flow. I feel the joining together for the journey.
Very nice Scott.
A beautiful, meditative piece, that gives pause and confers serenity (especially read aloud).
Gorgeous imagery Scott, thank you!
Such wise words. liked your metaphor of a river for life itself.
thank you.
I have to agree with everyone at how beautifully you wrote this poem, Scott.
That river within is a beautiful thought – completely resonated with me.
Serene like the soft flow of a river streaming through our veins…our life blood.
Scott:
There are haunting lines with the rippling melody that an enchanting stream evoke.
Beautifully rendered.
I enjoyed this.
How touching and insightful as ever, Scottie sir… You nailed it so subtly and pensively. I loved these lines… So meaningfully sublime:
“To dream
That one day
Within
Such a river might flow”
Indeed, each one of us, yearns for an eternally flowing life nourishment which should never end… But Alas Life is short and ephemeral. Yet accepting the visceral Truth we could tap our potentialities to the hilt during our lifespan, setting myriad dimensions and milestones for ourselves, while making hay in the sunshine.
So Wonderful, ending on a positive note… Wistfully penned by the pensive poet, Scott sir!
Bravo…
WARM GREETINGS AND REGARDS
Fondly
Neena
A crystal clear work of beauty and serenity of life, Scott. Always amazing to enlighten my soul with your excellent versified creation. Love this piece so much.
And amen to that wonderful dream. Beautifully reflecting the essence, Scott!
Dear Scott,
Your poem offers knowledge, music and food to the soul. Thank you again!
I read your poem and found it a wonderful uplifting piece, with a slight shadow of melancholy. Remembering the moonlight swim, and running like (young) wild horses across a field are both poignant stimuli which recall a carefree youth that, alas, isn’t coming back to me!
I enjoyed your poem and look forward to reading more of your work. Thank you for freely sharing it.
Of how,
In a single lifetime,
One could never oneself
Accumulate
Such knowing grace,
Gather up such melody,
Nor offer such endless
Nourishment.
This gets my attention. Thanks poet for this poem.
I was very happy to read your beautiful poem. I am waiting for new one from you.
Seems like a heavenly River flowing through the valley of Paradise after deep reflection of a reassured Soul lived a life full of purpose.. Thanks Scott for your reminder for this
Your poems are really nice 🙂
Thank you very much for allowing me to share your outstanding work.
Many Thanks
Such grasp on the truth that touches the kernel of the soul. You are amazing! Blessed to have crossed paths with you. Hope your words reach more souls like me and people who appreciate your worth and hold a torch to find our way back home.
This has beautiful, unique words but it does not captivate me I’ve not seen your other work… granted what really captivates anyone everyone is different needs and wants that it’s probably breathtaking to another… what I think about pain being set free is to explore that element deeper but find resolution in a simple line towards the end that yes I have suffered and toiled and in exploring that pain I have found acceptance through hardships the pain made me realize how glad I am to be alive… Just my thoughts
Idid go through a few of your works. I must say, there’s a lot of hardwork thats been put in for to bring this beautiful piece of art.
Kudos to you. and I will surely make time to read through your new work as it is out next.
Your words are awesome dear writer friend. I am new to poetry, got to learn much from you, stay blessed always.
Love your website. Love your work. Thanks for sharing.
I finally got time to visit your site. Your works are sublime ! They touched and moved me on so many different levels
I love how you’ve captured the play of light in the opening stanza, Scott, and the chance of some sweet release is always welcome.
Great words.The last stanza is the ultimate goal to strive for.
Love this poem!! Thanks so much for the share