The River

The fast flow of water that splashes past is the nature around us, hitting back 
After all the pollution mixed in the purity 
The river fights back using power and certainty 
Until it destroys the polluters surrounding the site
Where once was a natural beauty spot 
Is now an area of war, a fight 

The water will not be defeated by man
It is too strong to hold off and too fast to catch 
As it destroys the houses and the farmers patch 
On this float of destruction, it will destroy anyone in its path 
Hold on to your houses and tie down your cars,
The river is here and drifting quite far

The water was always the provider of life 
And now it flows and is out to destroy it
What have we done that is so bad to this river 
Disposal of waste and the throwing of litter
Now, we moan about this flood,
The river is only doing what man would, 
Defending itself,
Against the destroyer!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Strand Avatar
January 9, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Amy.Rgds Brian
Owens Avatar
January 9, 2010 at 6:39 PM
Very nice poem...Marty
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January 9, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Nice narrative Amy, a joy to read >> James
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