Walking The River Of Time.

Goldfinch60



I leave the bridge and wander along the path by the River,

The River, flowing quietly and serenely in time with my steps,

My thoughts meander to times long past;

To those days of walking by other waters.

 

Those childhood days where the only worry

Was whether my friends will be there to play.

The three of us, running, not walking, on the

Green clad ground, yelling, laughing, always happy.

 

The time of young love where a walk together

Meant so much, the river ignored, just looking

At each other, as if it was the most precious time of all,

The time that we wished would forever stop at that moment.

 

The step that brought me to that one true love

Who would walk with me for the rest of my life.

No doubts entered my mind, a soul mate,

Friend, lover, to always be with me, on the long trek through time.

 

Suddenly I realise that I may walk alone;

The River still flowing in time with my steps,

But on my own again until I come to the bridge

Where I walk across the River, to another place.

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Comments9

  • Cassie58

    Your beautiful poem reminded me that sadly nothing in life lasts forever. We lose people along the way, and that can be devastating. The river meanders. The bridge stays put. That!s where I drifted Andy. Have a happy Tuesday.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you for your kind words Cassie.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      A fine write Gold.
      I gave the river a miss when I read that it's the highest level it's been for years, but thankfully didn't burst its banks.

      • Goldfinch60

        Thanks Orchi, My River burst its bank a couple of weeks ago and it is still high.

        Andy

      • sorenbarrett

        A beautiful metaphor for the changes in life that come unplanned and need acceptance. This poem has a sense of wistfulness to it.

        • Goldfinch60

          Much appreciated soren, thank you.

          Andy

        • Neville



          I know I have said it before .. and write about it often .. but change is the only constant when measured against time .. I very muchly enjoyed todays offering Andy 👍

          • Goldfinch60

            So true Neville, that change does happen but but we live with it and move on.

            Thank you.

            Andy

          • Teddy.15

            Beautiful Andy, much to ponder on. 🌹

            • Goldfinch60

              Most kind Teddy, thank you.

              Andy

            • Tom C Dylan

              Love this. It works on so many levels. The river, and crossing the bridge. Seems to say so much. Just brilliant.

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Tom. Those bridges take us to wondrous places.

                Andy

              • Accidental Poet

                May your river always flow with your steps Andy. Awesome John Denver song. 😊👍

                • Goldfinch60

                  It certainly will AP, thank you.

                  Love John Denver.

                  Andy

                • Thomas W Case

                  So beautiful. Great work.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Thomas.

                    Andy

                  • John Prophet

                    Very nice write ✍️ Andy.
                    John

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you John, much appreciated.

                      Andy



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