There’s a river runs between us,
you and I; our thoughts, like tears,
are liquid carried by the current.
But you, and I,
we stand on the banks, oblivious,
ignoring the connection,
proudly touting our individualism.
Still the river flows
and all you’ve suffered
and all I’ve suffered
or dreamed, or imagined, or hoped
flows with it.
Step into the water with me,
feel our connection;
do not be afraid
for it is sacred –
wade deeper and know
you are not alone
for I am here
in this river
that runs between us.
(Originally posted in October, 2014. Edited here.)
Absolutely beautiful. Sometimes a moment can make all the difference in the world.
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Thank you so much. All we have are moments.
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This is just beautiful and so touching V.J.! I have a confession to make — in general, I’ve never been a huge fan of poetry, but there is just something about your writing that impacts me deeply whenever I read it…. Thank you for opening my eyes (and my heart) more to this art form.
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Wow, Terri! That is the greatest compliment you can give me. Touching someone with our words is all we can ever hope for. Bless you!
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Reblogged this on One Woman's Quest and commented:
Reposting this for my weekly challenge with the theme of river.
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Beautiful poem! I love rivers in general, great use of the metaphor analogous to relationship. Everything flows at all times, nothing is static even if unseen, lovely,VJ!
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Thanks Jordan
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