Resurgence

I penned this poem at the base of Niagara’s Horseshoe Falls as I clumsily tried to capture the magic of what I was viewing. My hope is that a bit of the power of this place found its way into my verse. Enjoy!

Resurgence

Slow motion 
transformation,
green to white,
a miracle before our eyes.
Same as when I feel for you,
     a thousand shooting stars,
     a million falling moon beams,
that voice –
     whispering.

The ephemeral feeling 
this could be a dream 
I’m executing.

Shy light beams
billow, 
a smoke screen,
a waterfall eroding, 
strong, 
nonstop,
concealing.

White curls of wisdom
     cascade in
     frothy steam
swirl
churn
and perhaps with 
gracious luck
      return 
      reincarnated by clouds
to fall a second time.

© 2022 | K.Hartless

28 responses to “Resurgence”

Simone E

So beautiful! You definitely got to capture the beauty and magnitude of the falls. Well done 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Simone. This is so kind of you to say. I could have stayed there all day to take it in, really, but the kids were patient enough to let me write a bit.
  
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  1. Simone E
    
    Glad the kids gave you that reprieve!
    
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Lia

Wow. Beautiful poem and amazing shots too. Was cool to see the video as I’ve never been there before, thanks for sharing!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  You’re very welcome. I was happy to be able to capture a bit of the awe and share it with everyone. I appreciate your kind words.
  
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John

The waterfall does erode the rocks. Thousands of years ago, the falls were further downstream. Imagine, that all the water in the Great Lakes system will eventually pass over these falls. I’ve never been there…

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Water is powerful stuff. I read the diagrams about the erosion and to be there next to that volume of falling water. I was moved. If you have a chance to see it, I’d recommend a visit.
  
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  1. John
    
    I would love too! My folks visited the falls as part of their honeymoon long ago. Isn’t geology so fascinating and beautiful!!
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    It was a bit like the first time I discovered stars were planets. Very moving to be near the falls. The rapids were also out of this world.
    
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  3. John
    
    I’m glad that you had this experience, wonderful! The stars are so beautiful here.
    
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Tom

Such ethereal, breathtaking descriptions here, just like the roaring waterfall. 🙂 Beautifully presented! ❤

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Tom. I took in the moment. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. 😊
  
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Jeff Flesch

Oh my, what a glorious write, K. This poem speaks to me of the transformative power of nature, and of people, via love. Wonderful. 💜

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1. K.Hartless
  
  I’m so glad you enjoyed this poem, Jeff. Some of my writes are driven by the head and others by the head and the heart. For me, this was all heart with no logic intruding. It feels very vulnerable to write this way, as I’m sure you know. 💜
  
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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    Ah, I love the distinction you create between the head and the heart; I do know about this, and it is vulnerable. It’s a lovely space, and one that yields splendid poetry, even if we choose to keep it to ourselves sometimes. You’re welcome, K. Always. 💜
    
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johnlmalone

you did well, capturing the cascading beauty of the waterfall; I’ve been there and stood mesmerised, trying to fit words to what I was seeing — but couldn’t 😦 you did well 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you so much, John. It felt glorious to be there, weak and small but beside something mighty.
  
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yourplateormine967244485

Yes, you captured the mood/feeling beautifully! I have been to Niagara Falls a few times and your poems reflects the wonder of this natural wonder so well, not to mention the wonder of love, and in my case, Him! 💖💖😇

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh, thank you so much for these kind words. I was lucky to be able to just reflect and take in the power and beauty of forces way beyond myself. I’m so grateful to have you as a reader. 💜
  
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Michele Lee

I believe you captured the power of the falls quite effectively. Engaging post!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Michele.I am glad that my post harnessed a bit of the amazing energy of that place.
  
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  1. Michele Lee
    
    Yes! I enjoy writing in different places and how the energy of each place affects writing.
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    That’s a wonderful way of putting it. I agree.
    
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Jim W.

🌷🌸🌹🌻🌼🏵️💐🪷🌺

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1. K.Hartless
  
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tiffanyarpdaleo

Awesome! Your words are just perfect, well done!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh, thank you so much, Tiff. I let the moment speak through me and it was so moving. 💜😁
  
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Sunra Rainz

Adore! Love the photo and the film too! <3. It must have been awesome to behold 🙂

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