Rivanna
A poem for Tania, who is new to Charlottesville and asked where to find what makes this town beautiful.
RIVANNA to truly know the place that's new you've only to find the flowing river, curling in its bed of sand, winding through a heartfelt town painted in the colors of rebirth and redemption, where the artist's way flourishes and herons perch to watch the shiners navigate through sweet, cool shallows. Charlottesville Poem Store 8/17/2024
Have you ever hunted for beauty in a new-to-you place? If so, where did you look first? Leave me a comment to share your answer or to share your thoughts on this poem. 💕
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Lovely! I adore the on-demand poetry trend that is reviving poetry in a very visible way. I recently met an itinerant poet and shared a Substack post about the encounter (thank you for the comment there). Keep going!
I walk the streets and see what happens…