In the 1950s-60s , I used to read a poem to my siblings.I do not
recall the name of the poem nor it`s author. It was about the
"travels" of a creek or brook
as it went along it`s way---"
splashing,crashing,turning,twisting,bending,
curving,churning etc. etc. HELP
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Request for Question Clarification by
digsalot-ga
on
27 Apr 2003 19:35 PDT
Does this ring a bell at all?
The Stages of a river
The source of a river cascading in and out
Through out the day
Must get there - must find a way!
I must get to the sea!
I must try to get to the sea!
Eroding, smashing, bashing, crashing at the rock
Accelerating down the waterfall and gurgling
Over the rushing rapids.
Crushing, thrashing, smashing
Bashing, dashing, swishing, spinning
Round and round the meanders towards the sea.
I’ve got there! I’ve got there at last!
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Clarification of Question by
freddiep3616-ga
on
27 Apr 2003 22:10 PDT
No , that`s not the one. But , it is similar in content. The only
additional
bit of info. I can add is that the poem in question was whimsical &
it did not have a "message" but it had a lyrical,whimsical touch.
Thanks for the effort & reply. Wish I could offer more data.
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Request for Question Clarification by
tox-ga
on
04 May 2003 17:22 PDT
Hi freddiep3616-ga,
I believe I know the poem you are referring to. In my poem, a man is
explaining to his son how the water from a waterfall travels down.
It is a very famous onomatopoeic poem written in 1820 about a specific
waterfall (so it was written before the 1950-1960 timeframe). In the
poem, there is a rhyming scheme in which opposite lines rhyme. In the
final four stanzas, the poem is written in this format:
“and <adjective> and <adjective>”
Eg. And shocking and rocking,
This format of “and <adjective> and <adjective>” proceeds for quite a
long time until the poem concludes. Also, the memorable words “Helter
skelter” are found in it. Does this ring a bell at all?
If you think that I have the right poem, please let me know.
Cheers!
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Clarification of Question by
freddiep3616-ga
on
04 May 2003 20:05 PDT
HI tox-ga
Something tells me you`ve got the one I`m seeking. Onomatopoetic
!!! Wow !
The "and-adjective and adjective" is right on. And for some unknown
reason the term " Helter-Skelter" seems hazy, but right, to me. Than
You again & again.
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Clarification of Question by
freddiep3616-ga
on
04 May 2003 22:35 PDT
HI TOX-GA:
In my earlier reply to you ,I forgot to mention that I am anxiously awaiting
your reply & hopefully the name of the poem in question. I am excited to hear !
Thank You
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Request for Question Clarification by
tox-ga
on
05 May 2003 17:51 PDT
Hi freddiep3616-ga,
I believe the poem in question is entitled The Cataract of Lodore
written by a poet named Robert Southey in 1820. The full text of the
poem can be found at
http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/652.html
Also, for more additional Robert Southey poems, please see
http://www.netpoets.com/classic/059000.htm
For biographical information about the Robert Southey, please see
http://www.otal.umd.edu/~mhill/watbio.htm
I hope I have been a help.
Cheers,
Tox-ga
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Clarification of Question by
freddiep3616-ga
on
05 May 2003 22:22 PDT
HI TOX-GA
Thank You so much for your Answer to my query.I honestly do not
recall it being so long a poem but , hey , it`s got to be 50+ years
ago. It`s so strange
that the title is "The Cataract of Lodore" because all the while I
kept recalling "Lenore" something. So , I believe you`ve answered my
question.
Thank You & Good Luck
Fred
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