My River Friend

Nearby my friend the river flows Today, for me, in sorrow…slows She looks to see my empty chair For I no longer will be there. Tears roll down the river's face As this was such a happy place So many came to stay a while Always leaving with a smile The clearest pictures in her waters Show reflections of my daughters As children of their children followed More and more of life I borrowed Eighteen hearts which came from mine I hope forever intertwine For I am now the river breeze To carry our joint memories Peaceful in my last repose I wonder where the river goes? The river and her constancy Will now remind you all of me.