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Lake

by Glenn Currier

You alchemist  of grayslate days into luminescent jade

You alchemist  turning grayslate days
into luminescent jade

You tempestuous temptress
with voice of thunder and lightning eyes

Your skin sparkles sun and stars
painting peace on our scars

We swim in your moon
trembling in your silver climax

We sleep beside you by night
your abundance sates our days

We dash and flash and storm
you caress and touch and transform

The wisdom of your vastness
reaches us in waves

Oh you liquid goddess
leap into our souls

and make us whole 

05/24/2003

Author's Note: Written after a two week campout/retreat on the shores of Lake Whitney in north central Texas - May 2003.

Posted on 05/24/2003
Copyright © 2025 Glenn Currier

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Charles E Minshall on 05/25/03 at 04:49 AM

Another good poem to read Glen. I guess a little time off helps.....Charlie

Posted by Jack Lanier on 05/25/03 at 04:50 AM

Great one, Glenn. I can feel the mystery of the water as I move along in the boat....Jack :)

Posted by Ashok Sharda on 05/25/03 at 05:52 AM

Extremely metaphorical. And a beautiful poem of praise. The awe and the beauty of the WHAT IS is verbalized in no uncertain words.'Oh you liquid goddess leap into our souls' The feeling on oneness is so well pronounced.This is a beautiful poem.Your best, I would say.

Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 05/25/03 at 10:53 AM

yours is a sensitive pen and no myth like that lady in the lake, but we dreamers leap in it nonetheless.

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 05/25/03 at 01:44 PM

Beautiful and moving tribute Glenn. What regular or even occasional camper can't benefit from this poetic portrait. Stunning reflection!

Posted by JD Clay on 05/25/03 at 11:29 PM

You have fashioned a universe of healing and stream of energy that flows straight to the heart with your effervescent verse. Glad you went and pleasured in your return. I have a feeling Lake Whitney will never be the same. Peace...

Posted by Christina Bruno on 05/26/03 at 02:33 AM

great scene painted here

Posted by Rommel Cruz on 05/26/03 at 06:37 PM

i think i should go camping too. =)

Posted by Ginette T Belle on 05/26/03 at 11:02 PM

beautiful, mystical imagery...quite moving and quite lovely

Posted by Jean Mollett on 05/28/03 at 12:53 AM

Hi Glenn, It' lovely, sounds like a beautiful place to go camping. Good one. Jean

Posted by Jeanne Marie Hoffman on 05/29/03 at 01:01 AM

Oh, I love lakes and this really hit home for me! I especially like "We swim in your moon" Lovely poem

Posted by Kate Demeree on 05/30/03 at 05:07 PM

UUuuummmmm love the warm water feel to this, and the clear crisp mountain stream flavor. Excellent!

Posted by Alex Smyth on 06/11/03 at 10:02 PM

A beautifully pagan tribute!

Posted by Vimal Rony on 06/17/03 at 06:06 AM

Oh this is written so beautifully that the real beauty is overshadowed by the beauty of this poem.

Posted by Bruce W Niedt on 07/02/05 at 01:56 AM

It took your selection for Poet Spotlight to get me to read and appreciate your work. This is a wonderful ode to the lake, with striking imagery.... d:-)

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