at river's edge

"drink of the water of life..."

At river's edge we sat and wept.
The river is life! Yet so many slept.
Restless hearts hate the choices availed,
Against God's wisdom, man's reason paled.

At river's edge we sat and wept.
Infinite midday yet in darkness crept.
Youth is a time, when time seems everlasting.
But soon ebbing light makes shadows long casting.

At river's edge we sat and we sang.
For eternal life sates endless heart-felt pang.
And flowing inside we know of true life,
Long passed the pain of stubborn, piercing strife.

At river's edge we sat and prayed,
For a decision for God is a true decision made.
And as selfish reason was our stronghold for a day,
We now see no reason for further delay.

So at the river, we drink of His word.
Afterall, it is we who have heard.
And all the way God holds us near,
We weep for the lost, but rejoice in a tear.

rick
Psalm 137:1

Author's Note

Never be afraid or closed to explore heartfelt thoughts about Jesus. It is not religion. He is love and truth.

Reviews

[Marie]

Very heartfelt and melodious.

[Rick Stassi]

Thank you so much. It is encouraging :)

[PurpleQuartz]

This poem really spoke to me! It was marvelous!!!

[Rick Stassi]

Thank you! It is wonderful when a poem is read and it actually works :)

[Frieda P]

An awe inspiring read, reminds me of that song 'take me to the river', with a more religious twist. Nicely pen'd.

[Rick Stassi]

Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate it :)

[Frieda P]

The pleasure was mine. :-)