i find myself
/
i find myself
standing in a river
hands outstretched
struggling
in a futile attempt
to hold back the flow
fretting
over all the water
slipping through my fingers
and the erosion underfoot
threatening to dislodge
my fragile defiance
then
a bird call
a gust of wind
a glimpse of sunshine
a moment of surrender
i let go
and just float
trusting the river
to take me
wherever
i need to be
If you enjoyed this poem, you would also appreciate Two Leaves, from the book Reflections of the Self, The Poetry, Insights, and Wisdom of Silence
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