Sometimes quickly over rocks with ripples and waves, Moving so swiftly I get lost and afraid.
At times it slows, spreading deep and wide, Touching places unknown, feeling peace inside.
As the river bends and winds I go to and fro, Joined by streams and rains, as I learn and grow.
I give of myself to those who thirst, And I am changed for better or worse.
I draw near the ocean and my journey's end, And reunited with lost family and friends.
Part of the whole, the greatness, the sea, My body is loosed, my soul is free! Copyright © 2021 Brandon Ellrich
This poem is in response to a prompt from Carrot Ranch Literary Community
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Brandon, this is beautiful.
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Aww, thank you. 😊
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Yes it is very beautiful.
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Thank you very much. 😊
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I really like this poem. My thoughts are also like water. 🙂
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Thank you! Glad you like it. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
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Gorgeous.
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Thank you very much! I hope you’ll check out my other ones. 🙂
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Absolutely beautiful. I find myself envious; my thoughts don’t move like water. They’re more like a race car speeding down an active volcano! 🙂
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Thank you! I really appreciate your comments. Yes, sometimes thoughts race by so fast it’s hard to catch them.
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Exquisite imagery! Love the poem.
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Thank you very much. 🙂
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Beautiful! ❤
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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I liked rapid rafting to the resolution, the becoming part of the Whole.
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I really like the line where you talk about being changed for better or for worse. It’s true! When we give of ourselves it’s a gamble sometimes.
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Beautifully penned… Enjoyed reading it 👍💕
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Thank you. That’s very kind.
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