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For Water Water Everywhere #220, July 5, 2024

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Finally, the gorgeous turquoise waters of Big Spring and Little Spring, which together bubble out of the rocks to join to the Current River.
Boats were nestled in among the water hyacinth.
The water ran swift and free,
He told me to sit very still and showed me how to adjust my balance a bit when the water got choppy.

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For Water Water Everywhere prompt

Rivers, Lakes and Oceans: Water Water Everywhere, #167

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Finally, the gorgeous turquoise waters of Big Spring and Little Spring, which together bubble out of the rocks to join to the Current River.
Due to extrememly high water levels, the banks were verdant
The beauty of the surrounds, coupled with the vivid turquoise of the water is spellbinding.
Boats were nestled in among the water hyacinth.
Those trees out in the water were on dry land a few months ago.
dealing with a few pushy seagulls, but totally leaving alone another black blob a bit down the way on the sand near the water. Was it??
He told me to sit very still and showed me how to adjust my balance a bit when the water got choppy.
The water ran swift and free,

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For Water Water Everywhere #167

Water, Water Everywhere

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I saw this guy inspecting the water from the malecon at the very beginning of my walk.
Oops. Not a water dish, Kukla!!!
Due to extrememly high water levels, the banks were verdant
Boats were nestled in among the water hyacinth.
He told me to sit very still and showed me how to adjust my balance a bit when the water got choppy.
The water ran swift and free,
Finally, the gorgeous turquoise waters of Big Spring and Little Spring, which together bubble out of the rocks to join to the Current River.

For the Water Water Everywhere 123 prompt.

The Rest of the Trip to Big Spring

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The Rest of the Trip to Big Spring

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After a long drive, we were finally approaching Big Spring, one of the largest natural springs in the world, with an outpouring large enough to fill a baseball stadium overnight.
This is where we were headed,
And we were almost there, when alas,
this is the bad news we were greeted with.
and after another long winding drive through the beauties of the Ozarks,
success!!!
As well as evidence of the reason for our detour.
Finally, the gorgeous turquoise waters of Big Spring and Little Spring, which together bubble out of the rocks to join to the Current River.
The beauty of the surrounds, coupled with the vivid turquoise of the water is spellbinding.
Watercress abounds,
as do other aquatic plants.
Although it is forbidden, obviously someone couldn’t resist the temptation to wade in the cold pristine water.
It wasn’t forgottenman, though. Here seen in a reflective mood.
Then we took this sidewalk to nowhere
and discovered this neglected playground.
Forgottenman couldn’t resist those steps up to the top.
Nor could he resist the long ride down.
such as this cache of acorns,
a lush undergrowth of moss and ferns,
as well as mistletoe
and, finally, this leaf seemingly surrounded by jewels
After an hour or so, we said good bye to Big Spring.
On our ride out, the roadside was set aflame as we rode off to new adventures.
Tomorrow, it’s off to Des Moines!

https://sonofabeach96.com/2018/10/25/which-way-challenge-october-25-2018/

River Travelers

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River Travelers

They know this river, know it well.
Daily, they bring their fruit to sell.
We, who find the river strange
reach out our bills as we lack change,
for what they’ve brought to us from shore.
They hand out more and more and more
to strangers whom they must find dense
to give them such great recompense
for what God has amply provided.
All their village has derided
those who float by in big boats,
holding out their ten sol notes
that would buy every bunch they carry.
They wonder why we do not  tarry
for our change after we pay.
Silent, they watch us float away.
The baby held in mother’s arms
does not know what nearby harms
lurk beneath the water’s cloak—
the jaws that snap, the water’s soak.
But we know what small guarantee
exists in lives of poverty.
Rubbed raw, perhaps, by all we have,
our generosity is salve.

 

V.J.’s Challenge: The River

Water Fetish

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Water Fetish

From my time of birth up to my years septuagenarian,
if it were my choice, I always chose to be riparian.
I hate the sound of silence, for I find it rather static,
but I love the sound of water, be it tidal or erratic.

A little water rushing by or falling from a height
is lulling to my hearing and pleasing to my sight.
It contributes to my happiness, creates a sense of calm—
a sensory diversion that serves me as a balm.

So to add to my contentment, no need for feast or cake.
Just plant me by a river or a waterfall or lake.
There is only one thing that you need to know.
If you want to make me happy, just provide the H20!!!

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The prompt words today are erratic, feast, riparian and contribute. Here are the links:

https://fivedotoh.com/2018/09/12/fowc-with-fandango-erratic/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/wednesday-rdp-feast/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/riparian/
https://dailyaddictions542855004.wordpress.com/2018/09/09/daily-addictions-2018-week-36/contribute

Which Way? Obvious, I Guess.

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For Cee’s Which Way Challenge.