Showing posts with label flood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flood. Show all posts

Saturday, March 06, 2021

The River Is Up


The thaw has begun and with the rain we've 
had the river is at flood stage.


The walk to the river.



When the Ohio is up the steps to the river are gone.  This will return!



The barges seem so much closer and the ducks have free reign.  The park is under water. so the ducks even seem closer.  For what it's worth I am really glad I live here on the Ohio.

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!

Cathy



 

Thursday, September 03, 2015

Big Thompson River


Big Thompson River
Estes Park, CO

Two years ago this month this, what appears to be, little river flooded Estes Park and tore down the Big Thompson Canyon flooding the cities of Ft. Collins and Boulder along the way.  It took eight lives and caused billions of dollars in damage.  The canyon has a history of severe flash flooding, but I am always in awe of the canyon beauty and its river, but I am reminded that the serenity I experience now can change in a heartbeat when severe weather comes.

A gentle river
Hides a frightening secret
It's a strong torrent

Beauty in the sound
Serenity and quiet
Become a torrent

The gentle river
Make peace and understanding
Give respect due it

~~~^j^~~
Thanks be to God

Cathy


I'm joining  Little Things Thursday.  Drop by by and visit!

Little by Little

Please visit Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 



Finally, I am joining A Soulful Life for Soulfood Friday