a river runs through it
CREEK
By Laurie Feldman
Transfixed,
I stood on your bank
Watching dark water
Rush by.
Lazy,
Swimming over deep water
Between volcanic boulders,
falling in love.
Soaking,
seeking relief
my expectant body
floats on your currents.
Watching,
him splash and dive
Learning to swim
In your shallows.
Walking,
Along your green banks
Hoping for insight
Moving forward.
Sitting,
In meditation with
Aching feet submerged,
Growing older.
Gone,
My ashes scattered
on your gentle tide
as you flow on.