River of Life

The river, with her sweeping bends,
Gives us pleasure like old friends
With all the character of a human face,
Etched with contours, using a touch we trace.
And as the seasons come and go,
This weathered look we come to know.
There’s no natural way to slow down time,
But to live in hope of the divine.
Occasionally coursing and sometimes slow,
As all-day pressures take their toll.
And as it ebbs down to the sea,
We return to nature to be set free.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Donnelly Ellis Avatar
October 8, 2015 at 10:35 PM
"We return to nature to be set free" great line
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September 21, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Awesome featured poem of the week...Linda
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September 21, 2013 at 11:32 PM
congratulations.......... nice featured poem.... Linda
Adams Avatar
September 21, 2013 at 8:16 PM
you have penned a gem...congrats on having it featured!
Hamilton Avatar
September 21, 2013 at 5:47 AM
very beautifully written congrats on being featured Shadow x smile
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