The languid Naches River
may seem spiritless or slothful
as it meanders on it’s way from the Yakima River
but as it becomes the Tieton River
with rapids swift and shining like the sparkling
of diamonds in the sun’s reflections
it can become treacherous
to those unbidden
© July 2021 Renee Espriu
Photo Taken From Public Domain Pictures & Created As Art
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alive and vibrant in their spirits
one moment all smiles and the next
gone leaving us wondering why
looking for answers to bring light
for their smiles and spirits bright
wondrous creatures in their spirits
teaching life lessons in the moment
imparting words of wisdom to us
leaving us to look for the light
for their smiles and spirits bright
amazing we had them amongst us
to give all the love that they had
now angels watching ‘oer families
brilliantly shining radiant light
spirits remaining shining ever bright
© December 2012
Renee Espriu
I have thought the past few days if I should write something for these souls taken from life and from families in such tragic events for it is difficult even for so many of us who do not know, and yet we do, these people who were caught up in another’s troubled life, only to become part of it in the end.  I can relate as a mother, grandmother and one who loves to teach and see others learn. These are but a smattering of my thoughts as my heart goes out to those in Connecticut.
Embellished or embossed
sparkling and shining
now smooth and round
tarnished with rust
crustaceans crawling
on top barnacles living
© August 2011 Renee Espriu
The gentleman who took the photo combined his talents for photography with looking at ship wrecks beneath the ocean. This particular wreck was a German ship sunk in World War II and was enroute to Germany with a myriad of things for the soldiers including many of these motorcycles. Another photo he took was of a Volkswagon, that at one time (I’m sure) was new but still sits at the bottom of the ocean along with everything else that was on board. I wasn’t looking for this kind of photo, as I had already written and titled my post, but when I found it could not resist and it seemed to fit so well.
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