As the river flows… life goes on
In the midst of the rain that falls from the storm
Sometimes it flows swift… at times it is slow
The creatures of the sea still exist below
At no point have I seen its movement cease
As it pours its soul into the belly of the beast
At no point have I seen it run dry
It was here before life… so it will never die
It helps sustain life… without it none exists
For that reason… it’s surrounded by a world of bliss
As the river flows… I can see tomorrow
It camouflages my tears… masks my sorrow
So I say to the river… please take me away
Where no one is there to cast stones or betray
As the river flows… suffering is foregone
As the river flows… life goes on

-Jon Chambers

More poetry available at chambersthepoet.blogspot.com ... become a follower now!