The River

After miles of walking, tired and cold

He dropped to his knees realizing he was all alone

His heart is broken and his will is gone

Trying to move on with one foot in front of the other

Never letting anyone know just how hurt he was

The road grew longer and his strength weakened

Falling deeper into the despair he had created

Not sure how long he could carry on

As he continued this journey a new path appeared

At the end was a light, so bright he could not ignore

The mystery intrigues him and drew him closer in

Not knowing what uncertainties lied ahead

At the end was a river, a river that seemed to run for miles

The sun skipped off its surface, so radiant he could only smile

He sat by the bank and relished in its grace and perplexity

For days he would visit the river and ponder its movement

Some days the water was undisturbed and soundless

Others it flowed rapidly with anger and disappointment

Every day he would come back and sit by the bank

To reflect on the journey he had traveled thus far

This river that shines brighter than any heavenly star

Making him feel secure, a feeling so ordinary and rare

He sat near the side of the bank to watch the water flow

Knowing the river would always be there

No matter which direction he would go

Watching the suns glowing reflection, feeling the warmth on his face

He longed to be immersed by the waters embrace

Afraid of his own direction and where he would be taken

“Do I have the endurance to sustain its rapidly changing pace?”

Then he remembered the road he had traveled

The one which brought him here from the start

He remembered the mystery and glow that healed his broken heart

He knew the river would always be there

No matter which direction he would go

Reaching over with one hand, his feet firmly planted on the shore

He took a leap of faith and welcomed the cool waters against his skin

Each day he returned, reaching a little further

Facing his fears and uncertainties

The water gently surrounded him, careful not to move too fast

He could feel the kindness throughout his body

His mind at rest and his soul being swept away

Radiant as the suns light that danced across the surface

Just as beautiful as the day he first laid eyes on the waters vastness

Bringing his life a whole new purpose