RIVER ROCK

A metaphor for life Inspired by a rafting trip though the Grand Canyon.

There are rocks in the river

         We are caught in the flow

The rocks I hit

         Will be different from yours

Some rocks are sharp cause pain

         Make you bleed

Others are smooth

         You slide by free

There are rocks in the river

         It can be scary at times

Just ride the river

         Focus downstream at all times

Don’t fight the current

         Some rocks you can’t see

There are rocks in the river

         At the end you’ll be free

Some rides are calm

Eddies abound

Others are rough

You get knocked around

There’s no fighting the river

         Or the ride you’ll get

Just ride the river

         Have no regrets

There are rocks in the river

         You’ll hit them sometimes

Just ride the river

         Be strong, survive

Reviews

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This speaks to me... I felt a sense of calm as you took me through the journey of life's river, exposing the rocks in the river that can be a bit bumpy...you delivered it so eloquently. This is a Wonderful write!

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

"Well I can read poetry" she says. Nicely stated point here. Yes - just ride the ride, as it is not as if we can control the flow of the river or the construct of the riverbed. A lesson hard learned in youth (hopefully) by tilting at windmills or throwing punches at imagined foes. May have just mixed too many metaphors here. Gonna end by saying... NICE!

[EMF]

Perfect. I loved it. As superb a standard for living life as any I've read. Brimming with positivity and sheer joy. And lots of water. Loved it

[Barbara Walker]

What a great metaphor for living life! Loved the flow to this poem and the rhyme wasn't sing-songy. You're a very good writer, Zeek and I always enjoy reading your stories and poems!

[Sweets]

This is brilliant !
It has a real true message behind it =)
My favorite ! :)

[Secret Lullaby]

wow i loved this...it was a great metaphor :)

[emmajoy]

How true your thoughts: life is just like the flow of a river, has the same dangers and pleasure, the same swerves and curves, the depths, the power. You've captured the comparison and created a fine piece of writing.

'There’s no fighting the river ~ Or the ride you’ll get ~ Just ride the river ~ Have no regrets.'

[Priscilla Sayers]

A wonderful metaphor to life. Some rides are rocky and some are smooth but it is the ride that counts! Ride willingly and enjoy! Love it!
Keep 'em coming!

[Donald Meikle]

Great write Zeek just go with the flow

[roarke]

In Gestalt therapy they say,"don't push the river"
Your poetry rides out the rapids with deft skill and insight.
We'll be leavin' a light on.