Drifting

Another old one. This one is a bit rough and could use some help...

Floating in a river,
A river of thoughts and memories,
Of feelings and regrets.
As you drift down the river
Thoughts make you recall,
Recollections bring you memories,
And memories bring you feelings.
Some memories may be painful,
May make you regret a past choice.
They might make you think about
What you should have said and done
And what you shouldn't have.
They make you remember
That you can't take words back.
They help you do the right thing.
So drifting down the river of your mind
Can actually be a good thing.

Author's Note

Tell me what you think and spare no minor flaws.

Reviews

[C. Porter]

Wonderful, wonderful poem! It has imagery, but that's not really the focus of the poem, its slipped in there. It thought provoking and rings true. Kudos and thanks for sharing!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Those river of thought educate us to be smarter and wiser. I believe the poem to be very good. I like this series a lot. You are writing with a veteran pen.
Coyote

[Alz Alz]

"Sometimes drifting down the river of your mind can actually be a good thing"... WOW that really caught my attention. another wonderful poem...

[JustWantLove]

Life is a river; a constant stream which cannot stop; passion, is that force, which cannot be defeated, only insignificantly impeded. As for the truth you're portraying here, you are absolutely correct: memories remind us of our life! Terrific piece of writing from you!

[melissa]

your on fire girl! i really liked it. i didnt see anything wrong with it.. i think its prefect:)

[deeps]

Isn't this the truth?
This is another amazing write here.
I like this. And you do have an amazing talent.

[Cierra Scott]

Love it! :D

[Iota]

I think reflecting on the past is good, rethinking and evaluating actions taken or not taken can prepare you in case you have to face the situation again. Practice makes perfect is what I say. Great metaphors using the river as a map to our mind thinking about our past.