Michael Alexander Poet Rhyme

A Pebble, This River

This river travels through the world,
Traversing cultures; mysteries unfurl. 
A rock caught in the current; this pebble,
Rough firstly, each scrape, bump; at times trouble. 
Overcoming tribulations, the current; this rock, 
Travels along the bed; foundations. 
It’s surface smoothing, landing on the bank;
Baking in the sun with waves over top; soothing. 
Not an end, but a living journey; this river,
And a pebble looking for identity to be delivered.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Beata Agustin March 9, 2026 at 10:35 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Laura Breidenthal February 23, 2024 at 4:49 PM This is so thought-provoking and filled with beautiful imagery. Really enjoyed reading. ~Laura

Brian Sambourne December 7, 2023 at 12:42 PM An excellent write! As mentioned, our own lives take tumbles, hit bubbling to calm waters, and land somewhere. Your metaphor of the river + a tossed pebble is most appropriate. Be well. Brian

Hilda Greenhough October 15, 2023 at 3:17 PM A fine poem in every way. There are so many pebbles and so many rivers. I'd love to see every river, snd hear every poem about them. It's refreshing to read this poem

Raven Howell August 16, 2023 at 8:26 AM I love your wording, Michael, and find multiple meanings in your poem. Lovely!

Andrew John August 16, 2023 at 3:08 AM Great journey for a river - and pebbles. And, of course, we all have our journeys - as does a river. Thanks for pleasant poem, Michael.

Brandy Nicole August 15, 2023 at 7:08 PM Just like the pebble, we can overcome any obstacle. Your words are deep and powerful, and the message within is very clear. You've created a masterpiece, Michael. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Viviene Ramsay August 15, 2023 at 3:35 PM This poems is very deep , it is as if the poet is using the pebble and the river to speak of the journey of a people or a person and what they have encountered on this journey but through it all ,they press on ,knowing that their journey ,struggles would not be in vain. Loved it, awesome job!

Sam Keshavarz Amandi August 11, 2023 at 8:37 AM You have beautifully portrayed being current and not passive, thank you

Gordon Mcconnell June 27, 2023 at 1:23 PM Nice piece Michael, with good imagery too.

M. L. Kiser June 25, 2023 at 1:03 PM A lovely read of this river; I can see the water tripping over the many pebbles. Beautifully done.

Daisy Meadows June 23, 2023 at 8:32 AM A good poem. Well done.