The Effra
The Effra is one of London's lost rivers.19 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Communities should redeem their rivers. Urban sprawl should be stopped. Universal medicine should be free to all. Unnecessary plastic surgery for bigger boob sand bigger butts, and bigger pecs and calves should be banned. Off soap box now. Good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2024
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Communities should redeem their rivers. Urban sprawl should be stopped. Universal medicine should be free to all. Unnecessary plastic surgery for bigger boob sand bigger butts, and bigger pecs and calves should be banned. Off soap box now. Good writing. Karen
Comment Written 11-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2024
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Well, got that lot of your chest. Must feel better. I agree with you but it will not happen- a worthy dream though. Thanks for the review and there is some chance the Effra and other lost rivers will revive somewhat in the years to come. Lets wait and see.
Have a great day.
Cheers
Barry
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I believe either because of sanity or a EMP we will be going back to a more agraian society in the future. Where people are the power, not machines. Maybe it's just a dream.
Comment from Dimzdale1
Beautifully written sir. I took the time to look this up, a shame the name now banners a non-profit organization of the EU that promotes expanding industry and manufacturing. Thank you for your artistry.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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Beautifully written sir. I took the time to look this up, a shame the name now banners a non-profit organization of the EU that promotes expanding industry and manufacturing. Thank you for your artistry.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
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Thanks for taking the time to look my poem up. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks also for the interesting information the use of the name now. That is a bit unfortunate. Keep writing and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
There's something poignant and pensive about this. Good alliteration. When we pronounce the P or B word a little explosion happens within our mouth. A great tribute to a precious river.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2024
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There's something poignant and pensive about this. Good alliteration. When we pronounce the P or B word a little explosion happens within our mouth. A great tribute to a precious river.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2024
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Thanks Liz, for the kind review. The Effra was once free flowing. Now, as the poem depicts it is basically a drain. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
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You also, Barry
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your poem. It was very interesting. I have never heard of this river. This is a well written poem. The picture goes nicely with your words. Great job
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024
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I enjoyed reading your poem. It was very interesting. I have never heard of this river. This is a well written poem. The picture goes nicely with your words. Great job
Comment Written 19-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024
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Brenda,
Thanks so much for your review. Yes, there are some eleven lost rivers in London. There are also many around the world. Civilization has not been kind to them.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Christina Kinney
I am surprised how sweet and solemnly sad my emotions were reading this poem.
The descriptive language used was effective in creating detailed imagery and meaning.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2024
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I am surprised how sweet and solemnly sad my emotions were reading this poem.
The descriptive language used was effective in creating detailed imagery and meaning.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2024
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Wow,
Christina thanks so much for the Six Star review. Glad you enjoyed it so much. My grandfather was blessed to have survived the horror of the War and his role in it. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from RodG
I am surprised how sad I was after finishing this poem. I never thought of a river just disappearing. I really like how you describe its route in ages past as it wound its way to the Thames. Rod
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2024
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I am surprised how sad I was after finishing this poem. I never thought of a river just disappearing. I really like how you describe its route in ages past as it wound its way to the Thames. Rod
Comment Written 17-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2024
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Rod,
Thanks for your kind review. Yes, it is sad. There are some attempts to resurrect some of the rivers. We will see. Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from nomi338
Who can tell the tale of ancient streams, the things they have observed, and endured. Small rivers and lakes are oft underserved or regarded, thus treated to several unmentionable abuses. Water is such an integral need to man's existence that it deserves our respect, no matter its size or location.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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Who can tell the tale of ancient streams, the things they have observed, and endured. Small rivers and lakes are oft underserved or regarded, thus treated to several unmentionable abuses. Water is such an integral need to man's existence that it deserves our respect, no matter its size or location.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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I totally agree with your sentiments. Thanks for the review. Water is life. Take care and you have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from John Ciarmello
I'm not familiar with The lost rivers of London, but this is a heartfelt piece, and I recognize the passion in your words and notes. Perhaps the answer will come. It does seem a sad ending.
Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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I'm not familiar with The lost rivers of London, but this is a heartfelt piece, and I recognize the passion in your words and notes. Perhaps the answer will come. It does seem a sad ending.
Best, JohnC
Comment Written 16-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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John,
Thanks for the review. There is plenty of info on the internet. So sad to see once former rivers now at the bottom of the scale so to speak.
There is quite a movement worldwide to save or at least clean up rivers.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a sad historical post and I enjoyed your empathic poem about the loss of something natural and part of our heritage, I enjoyed your well worded and skilful poem Barry, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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This is a sad historical post and I enjoyed your empathic poem about the loss of something natural and part of our heritage, I enjoyed your well worded and skilful poem Barry, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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Thanks Dolly. It is sad how many rivers have now been slowed or used to push sewerage through the system. However, there appears to be some interest to reverse the pattern. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry
Comment from jake cosmos aller
powerful and moving poem to the lost rivers of London. How many are there? are any of them free flowing? Has there been any attempt to uncover the lost rivers in London? That is a big thing right now worldwide - Seoul has uncovered quite a few old streams to great impact. So has the Bay Area and Los Angeles is restoring the Lost Los Angeles river.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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powerful and moving poem to the lost rivers of London. How many are there? are any of them free flowing? Has there been any attempt to uncover the lost rivers in London? That is a big thing right now worldwide - Seoul has uncovered quite a few old streams to great impact. So has the Bay Area and Los Angeles is restoring the Lost Los Angeles river.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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Jake,
Thanks for the review. Glad you liked it. Yes, there have been some renewed attempts to bring some of the lost rivers back. As you say, across the world there has been a strong movement to clean up some of the "lost" rivers. Hopefully, more money will be allocated to the recovery of many of the lost rivers. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
