Waterfall poem

Well I now have two possible poems about waterfalls at the moment. This is the shorter one. I have been experimenting with different line lengths to create an interesting form. I was trying to make  a tear drop/ water droplet shape.

A

waterfall

is a silver,

satin ribbon

sown into the side

of a craggy cliff.

Shimmering droplets

cascade down, pooling

into a great, gleaming eye.

Watching the water gushing,

pouring, and trickling, soothes

my soul and relieves my pain. 

©Katherine Cox 27/07/12

Falling Down

Mum and I at The First Falls, August 9, 2011

Back to TAFE study today. Poetry again for my Complete an Extended Project subject. I would really love to write a poem about a waterfall, particularly because I live near Morialta Falls and they are so pretty to look at.  I also find them soothing for the soul. It's like all of your fears and worries are washed away with the water, flowing over the smooth rocks and pebbles. 

First Falls August 9, 2011