Acrostic River Poems compiled by visitors to the exhibition “Undercurrents”
08 May 2024
Visitors to the exhibition Undercurrents were invited to add a line to an acrostic poem using the letters of the word RIVER. The exhibition in October 2021 was held at Walford Mill on the banks of the River Allen, as part of WCT's project on rivers and featured sound works by Adrian Newton. Read the completed poems.... River Allen timeless and forever? I am soothed by sounds of water Veering towards Wimborne Engineered by Nature. Running through our lives.
Richest of Earthly treasures, Its magical waters bring Vitality and sustenance Ever and ever and ever? Running through my veins.
Respectfully In and on the water Venerate the land Eternally supporting life Reverencing you all in my waters.
Ripples of delight Invite us to pause Vistas of light Endless currents Returning from the source
Reminiscing in the ripples I remember the day Vibrant flash of kingfisher Elver caught R wriggling by
Roll on River! Ice water freezes Vile creatures swim towards the sea Eternally RUNNING FREE
Racing, racing in Insects. Velvety Endless Road
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immerse yourself. Very soon – float! Even slowly sink READY, EVER READY
Ranunculus Aquafilis or Water Crowfoot,if you prefer Inspect with your fingers or toes, close your eyes, Vibrantly visible Emerging from deep Reeds in ripples and sunshine.
Robin enjoys fiddling at the mill… In the river the otters have had their fill…. Violent fishes make wishes Excitedly blowing out violin kisses… Rejoicing spirits dance to the reel!