Where Does the River Run

Thoughts of a flowing river

O where does the river run
One thing I know is that it never strolls
But, slow it does
As it snakes just up ahead and around the bend

 

O where does the river run
I guess it flows where ever it wants
I heard it mumble as it ambled on
Something about tomorrow and homeward bound

 

O where does the river run
Well, let me tell you... from
Out of the sky downward to the setting sun
Past horizons line into the night beyond

 

O where does the river run
Into thoughts across shores of dreaming mind
From out of head, then to heart and soul
Coursing on and on, through my life it goes

 

O where does the river run...

Reviews

[rutherford]

The poem flows -- smooth and lyrical just like its subject. Almost like a song, I liked the repetition and new descriptions in each verse. The last full stanza connects physical to spiritual. Had me go back and reread it to see through the spiritual lense. A great one.

[Michael G. Smith]

Thanks, another one out of thin air and almost wrote itself.

[Matching Socks]

This felt good to read. :)
Great flow.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

I think the last line added to the effectiveness of the poem. Nice use of parallelism. I love how nature inspires you. :)

[Lily Mae]

I walk four miles along my river every day. It is the same and yet ever changing. It's like you wrote from my heart in this. A special write for me..thank you..xo

[Pryde Foltz]

I know not where the river runs, only that it runs deep. Great write.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is beautiful, M.G. The river's gentle low carries your words.

I heard it mumble as it ambled on
Something about tomorrow and homeward bound...

Great image; I love this personification. Well done!

[Michael G. Smith]

Coming from you it's high praise.