January 20, 2007
The Hudson River at Plum Point has inspired a young writer to compose an award-winning poem. Devin Felter, a sixth-grader from New WIndsor, was awarded the 2006 grand prize for his age group in the River of Words competition, which is judged by co-founders Robert Hass, who served as US Poet Laureate from 1995-1997, and writer Pamela Michael. Here's his poem:
My Trip to the Hudson River
Footprints all around -
Rabbit, deer, coyote, squirrel, wild turkey -
Eyes watching all around.
Fog in the distance
Rocks on the shore
Sounds of crows in the background
Smell of snow in the air
Water sits calm and quiet.
Fog disappearing slowly
Buds in the tulip trees
Sound of footsteps in the snow
Shadows of the trees in the water.
By Devin Felter, 6th grade, Vails Gate Elementary, New Windsor
River of Words connects students to their watersheds and imaginations through poetry and art. The watershed art and poetry submitted to River of Words is exhibited around the globe and is seen by millions of people each year, both in person and reprinted in magazines, books, annual reports, and other media. Every painting, every poem contributes to an informed appreciation of the natural world. For more information or presentations about River of Words here in the Hudson Valley, contact Rich Parisio at DEC*s Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center [email protected]
Or visit the River of Words website.
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