The sun dips below the horizon
As a fog rolls over the river
Bringing whispers of change
To a little child's ears
Eyes so bright watch the water's surface
Waiting for movement
To shatter the reflection
Of her old self
Icy becomes the land
Around the still river
As night's breath kisses the child
But she does not move
For the water moves for her
It ripples and roars
Bubbles and foams
Reaching out to her with long fingers
Warmth floods her body
As the water sucks her in
It hugs her tight
And pulls her under
No cry escapes her cracked lips
As the river closes above her head
She takes a deep breath of water
And sinks to the sand
Far below the darkened sky
Waiting for someone
To care about her
The river hugs her tighter
And she kisses her wet friend
Good-bye
She whispers to the world
As she floats off with the river
YOU ARE READING
A Moment in Time
PoetryA place to clear my cloudy mind A place to rest my head Where stories and heart bind Better than a lonely bed Or lost in the rain Hope is found Not for one's gain But for the heart's sound Of joy Take a deep breath and relax with this collection of...
