Be as water, its softness wears the rough rock smooth
With a drum beat, its falling drops the sleeping babe does soothe
Held by a sponge full of holes, yet the impenetrable it penetrates
Taking the form of all that it holds, when heated it evaporates
Out of mud where it does lie, gravity at will does obey and defy
Separated from impurity it floats untouchable as a cloud in the sky
Cooled it comes back to its form, immortal it returns in baptismal rain
Calm as a summer's morn, fierce as a raging river's turbulent drain
Around obstacles it bends or with mighty force pushes through
Ever downward it extends it's hand in grace, its course to pursue
Turned mirror of reflection, it reveals all things as they are
No matter how brutal attacks upon its surface, none leave a scar
Transparent, invisible, it wets but leaves no stain
It joins what it touches, a part of all things, being plain and arcane
Quenches all men's thirst, good and evil does drown
Respects all the same from pauper to the crown
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Good write SB. Water's far too important to give to KP. She can have the sewage water! lol. I'm still 'orrible to her. heehee.
Thanks so much for the read my friend it is appreciated. Now, now, Orchi behave yourself
The elixir of life, worth more than gold in hot countries.
One drop found in faraway planets, man will be there exploiting it.
You can see why nature unleashes it now and again.
Thank you Paul for the read and understanding comment. The Tao talks of it and its qualities in metaphor and Bruce Lee said be like water in regard to fighting. it also contains virtues that would be desired by any wise person.
A maze in an enigmatic mental landscape (! )
Water penetrates all mazes. Thanks for the read and comment Lorenz
“Transparent, invisible, it wets but leaves no stain”...what an exquisite paradox. That single image captures purity and humility both. Well done! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thanks my good friend as always I appreciate your read and comment. Yes the Tao speaks of water and its properties that should be followed by the wise. Bruce Lee said (Be like water). It has many properties people should adapt.
Water is such a fundamental part of human life, very beautiful write!
Thank you NingaGirl for the read and kind words of encouragement they are always most appreciated
Apparently we made up of so much Water.
An enjoyable Read.
Thank you so much for the read and comment it is appreciated
Be as water...loved the content
Thank you Drniran for the review and supportive words of encouragement they are appreciated
Wonderful words soren showing the wonder that water brings to all lives.
Andy
Thanks Andy for your review and kind words. They are always appreciated.
Oh, to be like water itself. This is probably my present life challenge. That would bring a flow and calm beauty and grace. Thanks for this superbly thoughtful poem. 🙏🕊️
Cryptic thanks so much I appreciate your taking time to read this and comment. May you be as water indeed in that your poetry often quenches the thirst of those that read it. May your challenges become stepping stones to a higher level.
its so difficult to be like water. gentle and fierce at the same time.
Thank you so much Aman for the read and comment it is in that difficulty that growth and enlightenment occurs
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