the river

Before you walk away let us go to the river 

Let us swim, let us play, like when we were both children

Go take off the expensive shoes like dirty slippers

Leave the coat your husband bought in the grass to wither

Sit on the meadow's edge, dip your toes in the water

Then go in - take my hand so you don't lose your balance

Bathe in the sun, think it could stay that way forever

Before you walk away let us go to the river

Reviews

[aliceenamour]

Me and Mary, we met in high school
When she was just 17
We'd drive out of this valley
Down to where the fields were green

We'd go down to the river
And into the river we'd dive
Oh-oh, down to the river we'd ride

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https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1x8fr

This is what came to my mind reading your poem. Thank you. :)

[Destiny]

A lovely piece the imagery is so peaceful, playful, and sweet. I hope our lovers follow our call to enjoy each other's presence in the beauty of the earth.

[Adriana]

Thank you very muchh

[emmajoygreen]

There's a gentle and noble justice found in walking off and away to water because from water you came - from pre-birth, kept safe and from that our memories, thought carefully, will support and cleanse you for ever more. Such a gentle all-embracing set of words.

'Sit on the meadow's edge, dip your toes in the water
Then go in - take my hand so you don't lose your balance'

[Adriana]

Aw thank you very much for your thoughtful review!

[Thomas W Case]

Truly beautiful. Great work.

[Adriana]

Thank you very muchh^-^