River
River winds and snakes from its source
meandering across the plains
slowly, lazily,
yet ever so subtly channeled.
Sometimes Earth softens and slopes
so River’s way becomes straighter,
digging deeply through the land,
focused, swifter,
driven more quickly onward.
Sometimes gorges ad waterfalls
are carved into the landscape
and River, blossoming, becomes
spectacular, vocal,
wrapped in its own natural splendour.
Sometimes River takes a final plunge
forming a deepening pool,
still, refreshing,
then serenely continuing to the sea.
Each River is unique,
crafted by its traveler
carefully, purposefully,
to create Joy while seeking Ocean’s Unity.
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