Throwing Gravel in the Lake at Dusk
From the archives: two years ago After supper we drove to the lake and the dam in Lewis Center Ohio. The grandchildren picked up some of the gravel and tried to throw it into the lake. Endless fascination with the small stones. Just before sunset.
Stones Throw
Glass houses.
Sticks and stones.
How many stones
do you weigh?
Mick’s Band.
Bob’s, Like a Rolling Stone-
gather no moss.
Riverbed bottoms.
Chiseled in stone.
What you could be
turned into
by the Queen of Narnia.
Skip one across pond.
Carve a quarry.
I gave my love a cherry–
it had no stone.
The heart of a peach.
Just at the moment of release, Anna's left foot just off the ground. Assisted by Michael and Jack.
This brings back memories of summer pleasures from 50 – 60 years ago before we had Wii, Playstations and DS handhelds. Another Norman Rockwell moment to cherish.
May 24, 2011 at 6:41 am
Ther is something so satisfying about hearing that plop and watching the stone disappear.
May 24, 2011 at 7:29 am
They look so little – it goes too fast
May 24, 2011 at 7:35 am
I forgot how little they used to be…I guess that happens
May 24, 2011 at 7:41 am
I always say, enjoy them while they’re young.
May 24, 2011 at 7:53 am
The setting reminds me of the resevoir near you, Ruth ….. enjoyed your words, too! XOXO
May 24, 2011 at 9:38 am
Pure pleasure!
May 24, 2011 at 11:27 am
I now know what I want to do today. Thanks Ruth
May 29, 2011 at 9:51 am