Where the River Meets the Sun

I watch the mighty river flow

and down the banks I run

to try to find that elusive place

where the river meets the sun.

 

I run so hard my breath is short

my heart pounding in my ears.

The sweat is dripping off my brow

and my eyes are filled with tears.

 

Then all at once I realize

this is only in my dreams.

I cannot catch the river

it is longer than it seems.

 

And like the mighty river

life flows by us too

things happen we cannot control

no matter what we do.

 

So I think it best we just be still

and to that inner voice must listen.

In time we all will find out where

the river meets the sun.

 

 

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Relic]

~ This is surely a commendable piece of poetry. I'm glad I stopped by to read it. ~

[Dara]

And I am honored by your visit. Thank you for your words of praise.

[Iris]

That is one of the most beautiful pieces of poetry that I've ever read and the most contemplative. Amazing.

[Dara]

I feel humbled and quite overjoyed at your response. Thank you so much!

[Samuel Dickens]

Wow. With this, you're creativity is in peak form. The idea of life as a river is truly inspired, and the ladies playing in rustic settings adds to the message perfectly.

[Dara]

You just made my day with your wonderful comment. I am glad you enjoyed the music as well. It all seemed to flow together when I found it on youtube.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such an inspirational write, Dara! Indeed, life does flow by us and that is why we must drink in every day to the fullest. Your rhyming is flawless and the rhythm of the poem flowed just like a river.....wonderful work. Lydi**

[Dara]

Your comment means so much! It had been 'one of those days' when I wrote it. I sent it to my mom after her sister passed away and it seemed to help ease some of the pain if only for a moment. Take care, Lydi :-)