Lake’s
Reflections
I am a
still lake.
I have a
still face.
I am
still water.
But I
still have memories.
I can
still remember
every
dear reflection.Sometimes I see them in my mind.
I have
watched a family
fishing
from a rowboat.
I have scattered
moonlight.
I la-la-la-la
A lake is
quiet.
But we
all have secrets.
I am a
lake. I once held you.
Long ago
you swam here
with your
old dog Samuel
You
splashed in my waters
playing
fetch for hours.
When I’m
feeling lonely
I bring
back your picture
One child
One dog
One
summer day.
If a
person walked by
They
would see you splashing
but for
just a moment
here upon
my face
They
would see a stick fly.
They
would hear a dog bark.
Then you
would disappear
Once
more.
© Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Students - I am learning and presenting at a conference this weekend and it is very joyful and very busy too. I squeezed in time this morning to begin a draft about a lake and its memories. You can sing it to the tune of This Land is Your Land...but it is not finished yet. Did you giggle at the la-la-la-la? I really do sing poems sometimes, and those will help me hold my place.
Today I will be thinking about this poem in the back of my mind, trying out new phrases and ideas. I will be back to share again.
December 5, 2019 Update - I still have not come back to work on this one...but maybe someday. Maybe someday...
And you? You might try singing a poem too. Find a tune you like, and fit your words to its rhythm. It's a good stretch.
Rebecca is hosting this week's Poetry Friday roundup at at Sloth Reads with a poem about hot salad and a question for us all. We invite everybody to join in each Friday as we share poems, poem books, poetry ideas, and friendship. Check out my left sidebar to learn where to find this poetry goodness every week.
Today I will be thinking about this poem in the back of my mind, trying out new phrases and ideas. I will be back to share again.
December 5, 2019 Update - I still have not come back to work on this one...but maybe someday. Maybe someday...
And you? You might try singing a poem too. Find a tune you like, and fit your words to its rhythm. It's a good stretch.
Rebecca is hosting this week's Poetry Friday roundup at at Sloth Reads with a poem about hot salad and a question for us all. We invite everybody to join in each Friday as we share poems, poem books, poetry ideas, and friendship. Check out my left sidebar to learn where to find this poetry goodness every week.
Please share a comment below if you wish.
Enjoy NCTE and reflecting on your draft with the lake and its memories.
ReplyDeleteI love your lake memories poem! We just took the kids to see Frozen 2 today and the idea that water has memory plays a role. How fun to come here and read your poem this evening! I hope the conference is going well.
ReplyDeleteSad that I'm not bumping into you at NCTE and getting one of your wonderful hugs! I went back and sang your poem! I sing silly, made-up songs to the grandsons all the time. Happy conferencing!
ReplyDeleteFrom the lake, a lovely "splash" of memories, Amy. I hope you've been having a grand time at NCTE!
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to see you at NCTE! This is such a fun poem to the tune of "This Land is Your Land." I remember when you did this for your NPM project. My students and I tuned in everyday.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your time at NCTE Amy. I swear I can see those memories in your lake.
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