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If You Want To Be a River

Rush down from the hills and mountains Maneuvering around untold hurdles Negotiating paths of least resistance Adorn your banks with trees in blossoms Be the source of food and water Float the kayaks and row the rowboats Being a reveler for recreation And through it all you must remember: Sometimes shallow, sometimes deep Sometimes wide, sometimes narrow No matter the terrain, a river will always Reach for its goal to merge with its ocean May 6, 2019

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Valsa George

Date: 1/20/2022 1:04:00 AM

However tedious the course be, a river will finally merge with the ocean ! If we are to be rivers, know that our course cannot be always smooth but with determination, we can reach the final destination. A sweet and simple write that makes itself so dear to the readers without the flourishes of great vocabulary and catchy images. Love this, Vijay !

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/15/2020 9:58:00 AM

Your words of nature are beautiful, Vijay :)

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 6/13/2019 12:29:00 PM

An intelligent write. An enlightening piece :)

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/26/2019 3:37:00 AM

...and so should we. Good poem. I am starting my day with it. And then I will go to the beach. Best wishes, Kai

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/21/2019 2:06:00 PM

Vijay you word-paint mother nature like no one else; ah...tranquility...feel the breeze...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/22/2019 6:17:00 AM

Much appreciate MLK..many thanks.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/19/2019 10:38:00 AM

Just beautiful and so very thoughtful.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/22/2019 6:17:00 AM

Much appreciate..many thanks, SW.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/14/2019 3:32:00 PM

Oh, I love this. I love going to the river too. Beautiful poem. A favorite Vijay :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/15/2019 8:06:00 AM

Appreciate the kind feedback Heidi..many thanks. And a special thank you for the FAV.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/14/2019 8:04:00 AM

So true; beautifully penned.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/15/2019 8:06:00 AM

Much appreciate..many thanks.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/10/2019 2:39:00 PM

A metaphorical river which, like life, never flows smooth and straight, but eventually it arrives at its destination. Well written Vijay. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/15/2019 8:05:00 AM

Thank you Paul..much appreciate. Regards!

Supraja Kannan

Date: 5/10/2019 7:21:00 AM

Wow. Wow wow .... This is so beautiful, Vijay. Lovely metaphors. Loved it completely.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/15/2019 8:05:00 AM

Much appreciate Supraja..many thanks.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/10/2019 5:26:00 AM

What a beauty! What a depth! You speak to the human soul in a very soft and refined manner! I have told you before that you do let your ardent reader reads up to you! You venerate and challenge your reader! You speak to them through an amazing artistry and talent, touch their hearts and elevate their minds.. What you are and what you aspire to you share it in beauty and humility with your avid readers.. You are a River merging with your Ocean! Definitely a FAV! Thank you for sharing dear Vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/10/2019 7:54:00 AM

Your comments are always so inspiring Besma. You spread cheer on Poetry Soup..your presence is welcomed everywhere. Special thanks for the FAVE. Much appreciate, as always. Many thanks. Regards.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2019 6:16:00 PM

back again , Vijay. Truly a great poem. I think you are so talented.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/10/2019 7:47:00 AM

Much appreciate the return visit Andrea..many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/9/2019 2:43:00 PM

A really wonderful poem about the journey of a river as it winds its way to the ocean - very creative and great imagery! Hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/10/2019 7:47:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer..much appreciate.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/9/2019 8:28:00 AM

So well expressed! Thanks for your visit Vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/9/2019 9:20:00 AM

Thank you Richard..much appreciate.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/9/2019 2:19:00 AM

This is beautiful Vijay. I love how nature has so many bodies of water including the oceans. I enjoy soaking up the negative ions near the sea! Lovely! : ) xxoo

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/9/2019 9:20:00 AM

Many thanks Connie--much appreciate.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/8/2019 6:16:00 PM

You have extolled the natural purpose of water to it's father the ocean. Great Write!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 7:00:00 PM

Thank you Ralph..much appreciate.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/8/2019 8:50:00 AM

Vijay, this concise, beautiful poem says SO much about rivers and people; we all must follow a course and reach our "ocean." Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:15:00 PM

So true Janice..much appreciate..many thanks.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/8/2019 2:50:00 AM

Wow.,you are quite the poet. Panagiota

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:15:00 PM

Much appreciate..many thanks Panagiota.

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 5/7/2019 7:13:00 PM

Excellent flowing poem

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:14:00 PM

You are very kind..thank you Allen..much appreciate.

Wren Rushing

Date: 5/7/2019 6:55:00 PM

Your pen flows like a river my dear poet! Lovely poem Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:13:00 PM

Thank you Wren..much appreciate.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/7/2019 4:52:00 PM

like the river of life, it runs full circle... a brilliant read, vijay... huggs

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:13:00 PM

Much appreciate..many thanks, Nette.

Joseph May

Date: 5/7/2019 4:52:00 PM

The wonderful journey of a river...Very nicely penned Vijay...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:13:00 PM

Thank you Joseph..much appreciate.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2019 2:38:00 PM

fantastic metaphor . Love this, vijay.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:12:00 PM

Always glad to hear from you Andrea..much appreciate..many thanks.

Aqua Marine

Date: 5/7/2019 8:54:00 AM

This river's sparkle caught my eye, Vijay, so I came down to sit on its banks for a "read" of your meandering thoughts....so true, a river will take, or make a path of least resistance to reach its destination. It's flexibility is fascinating, and charming indeed! Enjoyed this write. : )

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:11:00 PM

Thank you for the analysis and comments..much appreciate ..many thanks, AM.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/7/2019 7:41:00 AM

Lovely done. !

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/8/2019 4:10:00 PM

Much appreciate Maureen..many thanks.