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Lake
by Glenn Currier
You alchemist of grayslate days into luminescent jade
You alchemist turning grayslate days
into luminescent jade
You tempestuous temptress
with voice of thunder and lightning eyes
Your skin sparkles sun and stars
painting peace on our scars
We swim in your moon
trembling in your silver climax
We sleep beside you by night
your abundance sates our days
We dash and flash and storm
you caress and touch and transform
The wisdom of your vastness
reaches us in waves
Oh you liquid goddess
leap into our souls
and make us whole
05/24/2003 Author's Note: Written after a two week campout/retreat on the shores of Lake Whitney in north central Texas - May 2003.
Posted on 05/24/2003
Copyright © 2026 Glenn Currier
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 05/25/03 at 04:49 AM Another good poem to read Glen. I guess a little time off helps.....Charlie |
| Posted by Ashok Sharda on 05/25/03 at 05:52 AM Extremely metaphorical. And a beautiful poem of praise. The awe and the beauty of the WHAT IS is verbalized in no uncertain words.'Oh you liquid goddess
leap into our souls'
The feeling on oneness is so well pronounced.This is a beautiful poem.Your best, I would say. |
| Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 05/25/03 at 10:53 AM yours is a sensitive pen and no myth like that lady in the lake, but we dreamers leap in it nonetheless. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 05/25/03 at 01:44 PM Beautiful and moving tribute Glenn. What regular or even occasional camper can't benefit from this poetic portrait. Stunning reflection! |
| Posted by JD Clay on 05/25/03 at 11:29 PM You have fashioned a universe of healing and stream of energy that flows straight to the heart with your effervescent verse. Glad you went and pleasured in your return. I have a feeling Lake Whitney will never be the same.
Peace... |
| Posted by Christina Bruno on 05/26/03 at 02:33 AM great scene painted here |
| Posted by Ginette T Belle on 05/26/03 at 11:02 PM beautiful, mystical imagery...quite moving and quite lovely |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 05/28/03 at 12:53 AM Hi Glenn,
It' lovely, sounds like a beautiful place to go camping. Good one. Jean |
| Posted by Jeanne Marie Hoffman on 05/29/03 at 01:01 AM Oh, I love lakes and this really hit home for me! I especially like "We swim in your moon" Lovely poem |
| Posted by Kate Demeree on 05/30/03 at 05:07 PM UUuuummmmm love the warm water feel to this, and the clear crisp mountain stream flavor. Excellent! |
| Posted by Alex Smyth on 06/11/03 at 10:02 PM A beautifully pagan tribute! |
| Posted by Bruce W Niedt on 07/02/05 at 01:56 AM It took your selection for Poet Spotlight to get me to read and appreciate your work. This is a wonderful ode to the lake, with striking imagery.... d:-) |
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