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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