Life

LIFE
LIFE

Life is a river that wanders through my mind
The route is ever changing, 
the plot unfolds through time
Twists and turns and boulders,
 hidden threats below 
Rapids ever churning,
 moving swiftly to and fro
Sometimes the water’s quiet
 and hardly moves at all
Other times it’s threatening, 
then there comes the fall
The waters 
then cascading, 
the drop 	
so quick and long

Sometimes we fight the current; 
other times we ride along
Trusting without knowing 
That rivers keep on flowing--
Onward to the sea.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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

Wimmer Avatar
April 30, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Hi, Jackie-- I am working with an instructor at Cerritos College who would like to include this poem in the course pack for her students. Where can I send a formal request? -Brittany Wimmer, Premium Source Publishing
Faasisila Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 2:57 PM
HI Brittany, My apologies for not replying to your request. I am new at this and rarely have time to come on. I am honored that you would like to use the poem. The time is probably past but my email is [email protected]. It would be great if the poem would be useful to students. Hope to hear from you. Have nice Sunday.
Sietesantos Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 8:28 PM
Hi Jackie, this is such an excellent write - Bravo! Welcome to PoetrySoup!
Faasisila Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 12:59 AM
Hi Pandita, Glad you enjoyed the poem. Will have to check yours out too. I also have one featured this week which was a pleasant suprise since I am new. Alofa from Samoa. Jackie
Dass Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 5:05 AM
A beautifully positive and inspiring write. I really enjoyed reading this.
Faasisila Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 1:00 AM
I like your poems too. Your name is interesting too. Is there a short form? Jackie
Mcintosh Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 6:44 AM
I really liked this. Thank you for reading my poem and God bless you.
Hyler Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 1:34 PM
Thank you for sharing :)
Faasisila Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 1:00 AM
Thanks for reading the poem.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace