The other day, I happened to be the Kampala Sheraton Hotel
For a “cocktail party” that doubled as their “Caribbean Night”
And then, while there, I observed something happening in the water, at the swimming pool area where we were sitting
That I would like us to share about
We were sitting right there with Mummy
Enjoying our drinks and bites that were going around
I had just taken a sip off my glass
When I saw a drop of rain bounce unto the water of the pool
And child oh child
I saw a beauty walk by!!!
Floating and flowing majestically, if you may
From where it dropped off to the end of the pool
Seeminglessly with so little effort and lots of elegance
You know, the way the decorative lights shine on the water and pull off this glitter of serenity and calm?
That was it exactly
I watched on as the water-drop “swam” away in a vibrating motion
Leaving behind temporary marks of the path across
Bouncing off like nearly-dry cloth lying out in the wind
How can beauty like this always go unnoticed by so many of us?
To the point that we curse whoever created rain, for “allowing it to fall on us” and mess up our divine wears?
How? Just how?
I cannot….
What do you think about ripples?
Lovely poem. Thanks for sharing!
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Ripples on the water are lovely. I’m afraid I don’t always take the time to appreciate them.
Aaaahhhhh….that’s a shame! You miss out on phenomenal beauty, Pam. ??
This is lovely! I just love the ripples in the water and find that I notice them often!
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Whenever I think of ripples in the water I think of that glass of water in the movie Jurrasic Park, haha. It also makes me think of rain and fish. 🙂
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Seen rainbowshops is so relaxing. It takes your mind out of every worry. Is the way of nature to calm us down
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These photos are so lovely. I genuinely enjoy your take because it reminds me to stop and smell the roses figuratively.
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That’s a beautiful poem!
Ripples can be really beautiful, kind of like actions – they all have consequences.
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It is in these little things that we learn about life. If one tiny raindrop can make energy radiate that way, so can any action we do – whether it is good or bad, its reach can be multiplied by so much. I’d rather see people start a ripple of kindness than a ripple of negativity.
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I’ve always loved the water ripples and the way the water looks when the light hits at night. We have a pond in our community and you can see the lights at the entrance. It’s beautiful.
?? so pretty! I can literally watch that all day and night.
Amaing the beauty that we can find in the simplest moments. We just need to slow down enough to see them, and then allow ourselves to remain in the moment as we enjoy them. Thank you for that reminder.
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You need to have the eyes to appreciate something like this. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. So nice you appreciate the little things of life.
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It is always best to look for the beauty in everything vs. anything else. I love the photos in your post.
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Wonderful, thank you for sharing this.
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Sometimes, we need to step back to appreciate the wonders of nature. The natural beauty that surrounds us can bring us a sense of tranquility…we just have to stop and look.
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You’re right. There’s beauty around us that we’re blind to. Thanks for pointing it out.
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Glad to meet someone who is also in awe of ripples. I do love looking at ripples in lakes and even in swimming pools.
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You got so many great pictures here. The reflection of the trees on the water is gorgeous.
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This is awesome, what a great pictures you got here. The picture of the pool is good.
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Indeed, they are beautiful. I think because we are so engrossed with the daily grind, we are unable to appreciate these beautiful things around us.
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I was impressed by the Sheraton hotel and the pool in the beginning of your post.
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The ripples on the water are so beautiful dear. And your poem is soothing.
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