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PEACE BY THE RIVER DWELLS

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peace, they say, is a dove. here, by the river, though, peace is the heron's slow rise, the rustle of reeds, and a kingfisher's sudden, sapphire dive. no grand pronouncements, no treaties etched in stone~ just the quiet knowing that the river flows on, alone. the river constantly flows, carrying the weight, the worries, the wanting. In its flowing is a constant reminder~ ‘let go, just let go,’ it murmurs with soft sighs, and in those sighs, there is a stillness, a home. peace settles by the river, a fine silt, on the riverbank, on my soul, a quiet knowing, I am not alone.
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Gauthier Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Lovley and peaceful. Particularly love your closing stanza ~
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
many thanks, Line
Meadows Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Enjoyed reading this, Sara. Another great poem!!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
awww, thank you, Daisy! You made my evening, Sara
Hamilton Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Hi Sara the sound of water is always smoothing when gentle as your poem clearly shows love it hugs Shadow
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
thanks, Shadow. You're most kind. I, too, find water soothing. have a great evening, hugs, Sara
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