A river—
ever-changing,
rushing forward,
eroding as it drifts,
carrying fragments of my past—
never pausing, always pressing on,
not weaving, only wearing down
as it meanders—unpredictable.
A river—
restless and untamed,
carving its way through the earth,
carrying fragments of time—
moments worn smooth by its passage,
bringing the quiet inevitability of change.
it moves without hesitation,
never holding what it touches,
gently shaping the way I think.
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- Comment from author about the poem: There is a river in my town--the Guanajibo, not just water, but memory in motion, a quiet force that has shaped what I've become.
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This poem anthropomorphizes the river, giving it human-like abilities. There are terrific lessons to be learned from a river. Water on its own is soft, it will give way when you pass anything through it. But it still packs in big power. While big boats float on it, it can still smash them when it rises as a destructive force.
The same river that flows serenely can gather force when full and sweep everything ahead of it. It can break its banks, chart out new paths, etc. Its quietness is deceptive.
However, its rule ends when it meets the sea. It enters the sea meekly, having lost its power at that point. It has been said “The sea refuses no river.”
From the book “3000 PROVERBS” by Sam Phillips. New Delhi : Goodwill Publishing House. (Year probably around 2017). Full acknowledgements are made to the authors, publishers and other rights-holders.
At that junction, the fresh water of the river becomes salty, like the sea.
Soman Ragavan. 24.5.2025
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Thank you for reading my poem and commenting on it extensively.
A lovely write, I think in many ways the rivers of the world shape and impact our life's, enjoyed the read
Yes, rivers have shaped the course of history—great waterways like the Nile, Yellow River, Amazon, Thames, Danube, and Ganges have all played a crucial role in the development of civilizations. I appreciate your words. Thank you for reading my poem. It was inspired by the Guanajibo River in my town.
You are very welcome
A fave for the metaphor in this poem. A lovely image penned
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