What do you see or hear in a waterfall?

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The waterfall 

One day when I was walking, I heard a wonderful sound
But unknown where it was coming from as it was all around
I listened to it very carefully and pin-pointed the real source 
Then gently walked towards it, I looked in wonder; it was a waterfall
At first it sounded like a piccolo, a violin and a harp
The rhythm softy sweeping, kept in time with my beating heart
As I walked along the edge, the music suddenly changed its’ tune
The beat in me grew faster like a trumpet loudly playing some romantic blues
The water ran much faster, I had trouble keeping up the pace
The sound of a drummer, a guitar and a bass were leading this fruitful race
At last I got to the waterfalls’ edge and much to my surprise
An orchestra was playing there right before my eyes
There were trumpets, trombones, violins, more than I could see with music all around
What was yet to come, the crescendo, the cymbals and drums gave a crashing sound 
A waterfall is not a thing that just crashes to the ground
Listen to the music it makes not only in the air, but deep inside of you, even all around.

Peter Houghton 13/02/2008

xohxoh29 · Accepted Answer

That was really good.I like all the imagry and symbolism.You made me want to go and find a waterfall so I too could hear the music.I was amazing I liked it alot,keep up the great work. Always listen to the music in your heart!

Grumpy Old Man · Answer

I think that you are in tune (no pun intended) with the beauty of the simple sounds of nature and how to express them. I would like to send one of mine, if I may.Philip.

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

The banks side reeds sing a song
A song that always soothes
The river still lays slugabed
Too sleepy yet to move
Busy Birds chorus the dawn
In trees newly clothed
Spring at last has taken the stage
And banished the winter cold
 
Mist plays tag and dances with
A soft zephyr of breeze
The sun peeps out flaming red
To warm the eager bees
Now the river residents
Take up their morning work
Ratty stretches gets in his boat
To go and have a talk
 
Ducks a dabbling in the weed, up tails all
A mayfly skims the waters edge
Alert to natures call
Kingfisher in his gorgeous plumage
Patrols the his larder deep
Summer is not far away when many will not sleep
And if you listen you may hear and to it be drawn
The silken notes, and melody of the Piper at the Gates of Dawn.

carpathian3030 · Answer

Waterfalls are beautiful to look at  with the sun shining on them they are a rainbow of color, and to hear them is gods gift to us close your eyes and listen with your heart and you will see the beauty of the falls. You make it sound so wonderful to behold everyone needs to slow down and listen to Gods work of nature.

Elaine P...is for Poetry · Answer

What a wonderful thing to hear a symphony in a waterfall.  There's a waterfall near me on my island and I'm going to listen to it next time, not just look at it.  Thanks for inspiring my sense of hearing.

Ballerina Butterfly Queen · Answer

BEEEEEEAUTIFUL!!!!! You have inspired me to write my own poem...I've only seen them on tv but I have the lush vision of my imagination and this to draw from...exquisite imagery in this really AWESOME!!!! Your best yet! I won't be able to get to your poem until Monday...but I will, promise. Hugs and high fives sweetie pie! Love, Pami xoxo ^_^

jasonemryss · Answer

Nice, sounds like you are on a journey.

slippery magoo · Answer

WOW!....Ya went to some effort here didn't ya dude, if it's of any interest to ya......when i open the tap & run the bath it sounds just the same!...

CrG · Answer

Good imagery.  I liked it.

sunnyday3 · Answer

thats really good!!! Great use of words

Anonymous · Answer

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What do you see or hear in a waterfall?

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