Tag: scow

At the Head of the Falls by Kim Clarke Champniss

Jun 2, 2021

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Andrew Porteus

in Niagara Falls Poems, Niagara Falls Poetry, Niagara Poet

I am here now Amid sacred calm Amid white noise Amid white water Amid summer’s call I am here now Opposite the scow Stranded on the rocks A rusting man At the head of the Falls. I am here now Amid Nature’s beauty Amid eternal power Amid endless Love Amid the mystery of it all…
The Niagara Scow by Amanda Tulk

Aug 23, 2018

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Andrew Porteus

in Accidents, Daredevils & Stunters, Niagara History & Folklore, Niagara Poet, Niagara River Poems, Niagara River Poetry

scow Now it sits a pile of unstable rustAmongst the fallsAnd their murderous rushTwo men on a routine tripA few hours later Red Hill screamingDont lose your gripA split second decisionCould have ended their livesLucky to make it home to their wivesOne man risked it allHe figured as long as he triedThere was no faultThe…