Sunny Bank Mill
After the three-day torrents
the beck raced and roared,
clusters of stones riding its crest
a mist of rainbowed spray rinsing air;
the small wind silenced by water
stole among copper leaves
lifting the last stragglers
into a moment’s breath
before the drop to nascent loam.
Among denuded limbs of lime
the tall holly flickered
full-berried, vivid feast
for wintering blackbird.
Over the bridge the house stood tall, safe
beyond the reach of rising waters
cosseted as Autumn gathered round,
its unlocked door saying
Welcome
by Pat Sutherland
Adrienne led a Noticing the undercurrent practice today, introducing it with the poem “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliverwi
Bev used a writing prompt inspired by the poem above, “Sunny Bank Mill” by Pat Sutherland:
beyond the reach of rising waters
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And now for some of
YOUR WRITING:
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Thanks to you all ...
... for your heartening feedback as always!
Fenella: that's hugely helpful thanks
Kay: wonderful thankyou Adrienne
Bev: beyond the reach of rising waters
Amy Brooke: Bayo Akomolafe
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Angie: Thank you. The mindfulness has calmed a rather busy mind and the poetry has raised my spirits.
Jo: Thanks, all.
Kay: thankyou Adrienne bev and everyone wonderful kx
Catrice: ok
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