summer on the river
~
St. John River, south of Fredericton
~
drinks on the patio
~
the setting spins
on the river
golden while the mayflies dance
with gilded wings
~
this is conversation!
a cold glass
singing ice
white wicker
umbrella shade
the hills
wistful beyond the gauze
of mayfly dancing
~
you are dazzled by the play of sun
and words on water
your voice
your smile
who cares what you are saying
as long as the lines are long
and the tone is light
and the mayflies stir
the air above the river
~
I listen
with a nod of my head
a flutter of my hand
the corners of my mouth lift
to smile
~
my ears and eyes
have better things to do
~
the sunlight slides on cobwebs
spun across the river
our voices slur
while the mayflies dance
the rise and fall
of their glass bodies
and your laughter
~
liquid on water
~
~
St. John River, south of Fredericton
~
Published as ‘drinks on the patio’, Pottersfield Portfolio 17 (3), Spring 1997.
Copyright 2015 Jane Tims
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I think this is my favorite of all your poems that I have read, Jane. I feel like I could step right into the scene that you’re creating/writing about. It’s very peaceful. 🙂
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Robin
June 16, 2015 at 8:26 pm
Hi Robin. Thanks! It’s also among my favorites. It is also a special memory, an afternoon with my son and mother-in-law. Jane
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jane tims
June 16, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Thank you for your post. It has changed my day. I was not looking forward to today but the photos of the river and your words put me at ease.
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Bud Wasser
June 15, 2015 at 10:29 am
Hi. Glad you enjoyed the post. The poem was written after a lovely day on a hotel patio along the St. John River. Summer along the river is so lovely. Have a good day tomorrow too! Jane
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jane tims
June 15, 2015 at 4:48 pm