Poem -
Rising River
Murky waters
Dank, dark, destructive
Eroding rock and clay
Cannot run away
It is getting closer
Will it swallow me?
Drown me,
Sink me into blindness?
The river
Cresting, creeping, crawling
Closer to the brink
Held back for so long
The rock finally crumbles
Eroded beyond retention
It sweeps me
Off the high ground
Swirling debris smashes me
Pounding at my defenses
A torrent of sadness
And I cry…
I cry
Deluge of pain in my eyes
Flowing from deep within
A lifetime of sorrow
And I cry…
I cry
The river
Rushes, replenishes, revives
Wipes me free
My chains of regret
Memories of suffering
Are not gone, but clean
I’m free
Today is for creating
The river
Clear, crystal, cleansing
Flows on…
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Hello Rebecca...
Whenever there's a flood warning...
People stay behind to protect their property and whatever they deemed is important...
People trying to save children...
Rescuers risk getting taken by the rushing waters to try and save a person that didn't heed the warnings...
Children getting swept away...
When the storm passes and then the search for bodies and survivors begin...
Then comes the memorial plannings...
Very sad to say...
Very sad to see...
Great write!
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs...
sparrowsong
Perhaps I should change the title...
This isn't truly about flood waters hon, or a natural disaster. I'm sorry that didn't come through in my write. It's metaphor for sadness, healing, and letting pain go to renew living.
If this triggers anyone please let me know and I'll remove it. That was not my intent.
Thank you for telling me your thoughts Sparrow.
Blessings, Rebecca
lovely pen Rebecca, this feels like when I am at my most sad..... my muse decides to make me write......I have tried to write when I am happy but it sounds to me over used and trite. I love the write.
Hello Darkly :) To be honest, I've only recently rediscovered joy lol. I used to feel the same way, but it gets easier. I'm glad you liked this. Since finding the video, I've been letting it play while I write and it is very nice.
Blessings, Rebecca
Hello Rebecca...
My apologies...
Yeah...
I am not a mind reader...
My brain and I read it wrong...
I used to be in a dark place...
It's been awhile and...
I don't allow myself to go back there...
Thank you for understanding...
Hugs...
sparrowsong
Hugs hon.... So sorry. You have way too much happiness to be thinking about today, Not to worry. Inspiration remember ;)
Hugs and Blessings on your Birthday Sparrow.
I don't mind my melancholia, it's what makes me write the way I do
It's your soul and that is what makes you beautiful. Stay true :) Hugs Darkly and thank you.
Hey REBECCA!!..... you are a natural.......VERY creative write.......I LOVE the way you formatted this....... it adds to the movement sweeping you into its familiar story line...... that so many of us can relate to....... but you painted it in your own unique way........ from dealing with the painful melancholy of " A lifetime of sorrow..."...... to my favorite phrase......"..I'm free, Today is for creating."........ for me personally it's a mantra......" Today is for creating!!".......LOVE IT!!......ALL STARS.......I can see why you paint as well ~ you've got originality running through your veins!! (smiles)........ well done........LOVE and ROCKETS!!.......T xo
TONY!!!! (Big grin) You are boosting my esteem my friend thank you sooo much. My new reality is turning a negative into a positive and right now it seems to be working. Usually I stay away from long writes such as this because I lose focus and worry it becomes a ramble of words thrown together. I'm so glad you liked this. Thank you.
Blessings, Rebecca
Hi Rebecca Such a great write. I relate to the feelings
as if river getting so strong banks begin to break, as tears mount
and start to flow that you need to cry a river of tears to expel the sadness.
Tears help so much to cleanse the soul
I loved this write all stars and pinned
Hugs and best wishes Debs
Good Morning Deb. Thank you so much for your comment and your support. Rain and water have always been a healing element for me. I'm so glad you could relate to this and it touched you. Blessings dear friend
Rebecca