Pondering above the Wye

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 22 Dec 2025
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Holme Lacy, south of Hereford 20/12/25

Winter vista through bare trees,
swollen river ploughs on with ease
bringing water from the west.
Flooded fields from recent past
teeming rain, now drain into
majestic river passing through.
Hills look down, unmoved – they witness
lush fields dormant, city restless –
people buzzing, wanting laughter,
Christmas peace and joy hereafter.

 

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Philosophy
Nature

Comments

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

It sounds and looks like a beautiful walk Rhiannon, thank you!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Just a short walk, but we hadn't been before and we did so enjoy it. The views through the trees open out in the winter. Quiet and peaceful. And coming back through the town was quite a contrast this time of the year. Fun, but frustration and a yearning and tiredness too. And much noise! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Lovely to read your enjoying the countryside Rhiannon, and your poem shows the beauty even with the floods.

I know what you mean about the town, it's so busy here too. Went shopping today for food, it was so

crowded and everybody is rushing everywhere. I was glad to get home.

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and good health and happiness in the New Year.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thank you, Jenny. I'm glad to be able to share the peaceful scene. Gong down the hill towards Herefeord, there were many fields left flooded to be seen, but they gradually drain.

thank you for your good wishes, and I hope for you too, a happy and encouraging new year. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Huge contrast you convey! The majestic river, growing ever bigger with rain from the West joining from the fields, and the busy bright human town, all thoughts focussing on Christmas.

I hope you and all your wonderful family have a very Happy Christmas, and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. and for your interest over the past year. I hope you have a happy time too, and a blessed new year. Rhiannon