Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

Mother of All Rivers

By (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

Narmada River, India

She travels across continents
bringing food and fresh water
to those on her banks
to her populace

Snaking through the land
feeding monkey, ape and man
Deity for thousands and thousands of years

Older than old
and nearly the longest on Earth
Narmada River gave us all birth
so protect her we must

4 responses to “Mother of All Rivers”

  1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

    Thank you Jahna! I’m so very glad you enjoyed it! 😊

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  2. jahnavigouri13 Avatar
    jahnavigouri13

    This was really a beautiful poem!! Enjoyed and loved reading this!!

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  3. Jaya Avendel Avatar
    Jaya Avendel

    I love the stirring imagery and beautiful message in this powerful poem! ❤

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Jaya! So very pleased you felt it as well. 😊

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