Water, I confess, holds me in its spell –
I would follow it across the land
from the Oregon coast, and ocean swell
to the Arizona rivers, oh so grand:
Set me by a waterfall and I will swoon,
mesmerized by such awesome power,
even deafened by its thunderous boom,
I could watch the motion hour upon hour.
When travel is done, and I’ve come home to roost,
I hope that the scenery will be tranquil and calm,
for there is not a mood that water can’t boost –
undeniably, it is Nature’s medicinal balm.
(For Nancy Merrill’s Photo a Week Challenge: water. Featured image is Oregon coast; Arizona shot is Salt River at Coon’s Bluff; the waterfall is Englishman’s River, Vancouver Island; and the tranquil scene was taken recently at the Watson Mill along the Rideau river, Manotick, Ontario. All photos are my personal collection.)
One Woman's Quest II 
So beautiful! I love the variety of the different places. Thanks for joining the challenge!
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Thanks, Nancy.
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The soothing power of water is unlike anything else. Very lovely snaps you have taken and words are justifying them too 🙂
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Thank you, Hammad.
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Stunning photos – especially the waterfall. The poetry interspersed fits so well! It’s no coincidence that “sound/white noise” machines mimic the sound of running water….
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So true. Thanks for your kind words.
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Beautiful! I can “hear” your waterfall image roar …
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Thanks, Jazz. Water is always a draw.
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