I Know This River

I know this river. 

It flows up from there down to here, 
and slips around to the other side.
I have skipped stones at its banks,
and pulled branches from its currents, 
drew pictures in its muddy shore.

I know this river, and it Knows me.

It calls to me from distant places, it
remembers my name, and sings to
me in my dreams.

This river speaks to me from oceans and
lakes.  I hear its voice in my sink,
it song in my tub, it whispers to me
in my morning shower.

This river knows me, and I know this river.

It called to me as a boy and
 it calls to me as a man. 
This river and I flow together, 
seperate and meet again.

I know this river, and it knows me.

This river is my soul.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Posey Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 11:44 AM
This is an exceptionally well crafted poem... easy to read and maintains intrigue throughout. You write well, my friend.... This one reminds me somewhat of one of mine... "And So It Is With Love" written some time ago. Some of the same vibes exist in both pieces.... I hope you enjoy it as I yours.... Jake
Wesley Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Such a gem to read and the imagery of the river captivates! Beautiful, like a song that is part of you.
West Avatar
November 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM
Hi Darrel, really nice write. Rollo
Horsman Avatar
November 11, 2012 at 3:15 AM
this is amazing Darrel, i see this as an artery of life...
Ellison Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 8:10 AM
"This river is my soul"... beautifully written, my friend! Kudos... Jack
Tsiluma Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Very well written Darrel! I love how you started with the description, building up suspense and finally the reveal. Nice!
A   Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Darrel, wow..your soul flows very smoothly .... enjoyed your poem...pd
Anderson-Throop Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Fantastic..passionate and glorious! Congratulations on a great write! As a lover of the sea--I can relate to this!
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