Old Pennypack

Can you hear her music?

Her footpaths 

echo the beat

of history, 

ancient and modern

Her flowing creek 

renders 

the rhythm, 

gentle and wild

Her forest 

dons vibrant robes

to sing a duet 

with the breeze

While the Life within

hums

in perfect harmony

Mother Nature's Lenape Princess

plays all of her instruments

in Old Pennypack

Author's Note

Today, as I walked alongside Pennypack, she was singing her springtime aria.

Reviews

[quinfinn]

i must assume that Pennypack is a river in your area....this is delightfully light and has a blissful and endearing feel throughout. i love communing with nature. here in the great Pisgah mountains we have several rivers, the French Broad is nearest to my home. she is a gorgeous lady and runs from quiet pools of eddying water to majestic falls and rapids of thrilling exuberance, and she runs south to north....thank you for this lovely write, Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

Pennypack is actually a creek (a very long creek) that flows through a large area; also what we call the woods that is her home. I walk around a section of these woods just abut every day - people would never guess that this natural beauty is in the heart of Philadelphia. Thanks, Quin!

[quinfinn]

oh yes, Philadelphia...i remember hearing about old Pennypack. you are lucky to have her!

[Jake Botha]

Rita,

The rich vibrant story you craft here, makes for a pleasant read. The imagery is that of serenity and calm. The personification of the nature that surrounded you on your walk is very poetic.

The use of Lenape Princess was one of the standout parts of the poem for me.

It seems that nature has always inspired so many of us. Whispered sweet stories to us all to write of the awe she inspires.

Great work Rita.

Jake

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jake! Yes, Nature is a perfect Muse.

[Just Kim]

Really enjoyed this piece

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you

[Just Kim]

no problem

[Marie]

It must have been lovely to see and hear.

[Rita L. Sev]

Indeed, it always is. Thanks for reading.

[Damien Thibodeaux]

Such grace is this piece, it's beautifully written. I love the quiet of nature, especially with the history that special places have. Your poem about this place is spiritual, for no better choice of words. I've only been to PA a couple of times before, but I was unfamiliar with Pennypack Park and Pennypack Creek - so I researched, which brought me greater understanding of your poem. I love how you tie in the Lenape people, who gave this creek her name. It must be a very special place for you. Thank you for sharing this. It's really cool!

[Rita L. Sev]

A special place, indeed. I gre up and have always lived near Pennypack - it runs through many neighborhoods in the Northeast. Thank you so much for your kind comments!

[Will]

Really great work here. Much like the harmony of the Nature, this one is perfect. You've placed me in the middle of nature, feeling the intense peace. Great, absolutely fantastic!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Will!

[KCNiemi]

This is a very good piece of writing! I really enjoyed this :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you!

[RainC]

Oh how I love your style of writing! Your words dance softly off each other, creating a beautiful waltz ! Lovely Ink! My favorite stanza is as followed:

Her forest

dons vibrant robes

to sing a duet

with the breeze

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you Rain! Glad you enjoyed.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

So beautiful! This is tangible imagery at its best. I love the feeling that I got while reading this. I could actually visualize the forest; the vibrant colors, the ever changing nature of...nature. The last stanza really sent this home for me. Well done, I will be back for more!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much! Pennypack offers plenty of inspiration. Please do check out more - mostly silly stuff, but fun!