The River
The River of life
that flows through me
creates the illusion
of things that I see
the good and the evil
that subtly blend
reflects to me images,
beckons me in...
so I swam in the River
I tasted it's wine
I swilled down it's sweetness
and spat out the brine
a thirsty partaker
of all I could find!
I sank to the bottoms
and rose to its' top
and battled the rapids
I thought would not stop...
I tired of the river
its' currents so strong
my body was weary
I'd stayed in too long...
I tried for the shoreline
the distance was great
I cried for assistance...
resigned to my fate!
As I sank in the darkness
I saw a Blue Star
that called me with music
that came from afar...
I followed the brightness
and a clasp of my hand
pulled me to safety
in a marvelous land...
a Stranger was waiting
a smile in his eyes,
"You need not be fearful
nor act so surprised.
I watched as you swam
in the River of life
enjoying your moments
of pleasure and strife,
thru all of the drama
you've forgotten my name
but I knew you would tire
of this wonderful game...
Now you've swam the River
and know all it's bends
are aware where it starts
and know where it ends...
Just don't fight the River
and flow with its' tide
obey all the currents
I'll be at your side...
When the River is mastered
you'll swim without care
assisting the swimmers
who flounder out there!"
So the rapids have slowed
and the River flows calm,
I sit on the banks now
content in my song...
I do taste it's sweet waters
in case you may wonder,
but the allure of the depths
will not pull me under!
© 1978 ~eerie