Written for RDP where leapingtoes asks us to
get creative with the word “discern”; also for
Crimson’s Creative Challenge #063 and Crispina’s
photo #2. Here’s where the prompts took me.
Quiet flow, I discern
Secrets whispered by the brook;
Truth in water’s song.
NAR©2025
This is “Blue Bayou” by Linda Ronstadt
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Beautiful lines and song 😍
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Lisa, the image is so appealing and relaxing, I just had to write something that went along with those vibes. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
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The perfect words for this image and song! 😊
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It’s such a peaceful image, I couldn’t help going with the flow. Thanks, Tiffany.
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So beautiful Nancy. ♥️♥️♥️
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Thank you, Sadje. I found Crispina’s photo to be so calming and peaceful, I wanted to create a haiku that matched those qualities. I’m very glad you liked it. ☺️
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Yes the poem matches the image perfectly.
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☺️
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Beautifully crafted!
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I found this picture to be particularly soothing, and for whatever reason, I immediately thought of “Blue Bayou”. I like the way it turned out. Thanks very much, D.
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Water in whatever its form is such a soothing medium, able to quell and to heal 🙏💖💖💖
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This is such a soothing photo. Thanks for the image, Crispina.
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I love that river, landscape of my childhood, and my children’s childhood. But it’s special beyond that. It’s protected as a chalkland river.
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So very soothing. Thank you, Nancy. 💙
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My great pleasure! Love your gracious comment, Michele. ☺️
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You’re very welcome and thank you, Nancy. 💐
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Wonderful, Nancy. Truly enjoyed.💕
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Thank you, Grace. Much appreciated.
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My pleasure💕
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lovely ❤️
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Thanks so much, Ange.
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Such a beautiful capture by Crispina, …and wow! …You’ve come up trumps Nancy, …your haiku uplifts the whole scene, …💙🤗 (🎶singing as I go!🎶)
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Thank you, dear Penny! What a fantastic comment! Truly appreciate it and you. 🥰 🎶
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I appreciate you too. Nancy, …so much, …💙🤗
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♡
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Simply lovely ❤
~David
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Thanks so very much, David. ❤️
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Simply beautiful 💕
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Thank you, Esther. I’ve become quite fond of writing haiku.
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Beautiful words, a lovely picture and a perfect track! Nice one, Nancy.
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Very fitting verse for the photo.
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