My mind begins the cascade’s fall
To water somewhere down below
When I say “Yes” before the “Why?”
I’ve only pieces of it all
Though more I have no need to know.
My mind begins the cascade’s fall.
I wonder where these journeys go
And what do birds see when they fly?
There’s water somewhere down below.
Beneath that water-wonder I
Might understand the cascade’s call
When I said “Yes” before the “Why?”
Linked to dVerse Poetics where Amaya is hosting with the theme of “cascade” and a poetic form called “cascade”.

The second stanza is very true. Great words.
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Thank you, Astrid!
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I enjoyed the structure of this poem, Frank. The words too, of course.
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Thank you, Robbie!
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That sure looks like a stringent test for old bones and muscles!
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It was a hard climb, but I made it. The opportunity (and desire) for me to do it again will probably not occur. Thank you, Peter!
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To say “yes” before the “why”… this is what we shouldn’t do… but still do.
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We do and have to hope for the best. Thank you, Bjorn!
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Been there done that too many times…
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It is a beautiful area. Thank you, Jade!
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You are welcome, Frank.
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Interesting cascade of thought, Frank! I’ve never climbed Manitou incline but think I recognize Garden of the Gods (top photo).
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Yes, at the top is one view of Garden of the Gods and the bottom is the Manitou incline which I did climb once (but never again). I’d rather take the winding path that leads after many miles to Pikes Peak. Thank you, Lynn!
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What a beautiful thought process!
When I said “Yes” before the “Why?” – I love this line – it gives so much optimism and trust in what there is.
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One might as well say “Yes” to all of it. Thank you, Pragalbha!
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Yess!
You are welcome!
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The cascade of the stanzas are beautiful, Frank. The photos also, especially the second one. Did you take the photos?
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Yes, I took the photos when we visited our daughter in Colorado Springs. Those are some of the main attractions in the area. Thank you, Miriam!
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You’re welcome, Frank. I like the second photo a lot. My daughter and son-in-law went to Zion National Park and took some impressive photos also.
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That is quite a challenging climb up Frank. Enjoyed your optimism in cascading form and photos. I read this as an acceptance to adventures.
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It was an acceptance. Thank you, Grace!
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It’s hard to keep up with our minds sometimes!
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Thank you, Kerfe!
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I wonder where these journeys go – that is a good question to ponder over
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Thank you, Gina!
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I love the philosophy driving this. The put-in (to stick to river terms) is not asking the question, which one might usually think is the first step of a journey, but the “Yes” declaration. I dare say too, that this is a poem about faith. Great one, Frank.
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Thank you, Amaya!
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This is a wonderful post, Frank! I am particularly touched by the end — saying yes instead of why. I remember being at a training where we said “yes and” instead of “yes but”. It was a profound exercise.
I just did a #forgivingfridays post and included yours from March. I didn’t see one for April and wanted to make sure you were included!
Blessings to you, Frank. 👃
Debbie
PS – it’s totally fine if you prefer not to participate in the challenge. So no pressure at all. I just wanted others to receive the blessing of your writing again this month.
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Thank you, Debbie!
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Yes before why, a liminal moment, so wonderfully captured.
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Having trust. Thank you!
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Pleasure Frank, enjoyed reading.
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True when God Speaks
to me in Synchronicity these
Days i giggle
with no
why’s
just
Thanks
For Being here Friend hehe
sure you too Frank Thanks too
so many
signs
so many messengers
Crows and others True..;)
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“Thanks” may be even better than “Yes” as a response. Thank you, Fred!
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Nature
Speaks
Truth..:)
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