the things we see-II: River's Diary

March, 2025

She walked past me today.
Her gaze hollow, her pace a ghost.
I can see crimson threads
weaving down her arms—
not gloves, no.

I think she’s going to the Cliff.
I wonder if she’ll return.

Most never did.


April, 2025

She sat at the bank all day
and stared at my ripples—
It is what I’m proud of the most.

I tried to sing for her,
shame that she can’t hear.
So I cried with her instead, 
until her tears dried—

Wish I could stop my streams,
but I’m a sentimental River.


May, 2025

I heard the Cliff complaining—
sea wind scratched his face.

She ran past, breathless—
Chased by what I can’t drown.

Hope she made it home tonight.


June, 2025

Nobody saw her.

A daisy bloomed beside me today.
I’ll keep it fresh for her.


July, 2025



August, 2025

She passed by again.
In that flowy silk dress,
and her eyes shimmer.

She was humming, 
with a voice low but heavenly—

Oh, and she found my daisy!

I’ve seen that light before—
She’s going to the Cliff.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 5/25/2025 10:08:00 AM
A very thought-provoking poem, and I like the telegraphic style of writing. I like this poem a lot. Thank you for sharing it. Good job!
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Date: 5/26/2025 7:23:00 PM
Thank you Roxanne! I'm glad you like this set. I was trying to do something different, and I'm so happy to know that you like this style! Your encouragement means so much to me :)
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