My Life Has Been Like A River

My life has been like a river,
At times it bubbled along,
contented by streams of warm sunshine.

Still other times the river
tumbled over obstacles that
poured out with angry force.

It was when I was lost
in the turbulence
that I met you.

My waters were
muddy and confused.
I wasn’t sure where
the river was taking me.


Then, my soul lit up
like the sun
beating down on a
giant field of sunflowers.

Though it was the
first time I saw you,
I knew I’d found
the lost part of my soul
for which I’d searched endlessly.

When I gazed into your eyes
I felt a stillness inside me,
and I knew I wanted
those same soft lips
to kiss me.

When you carried the groceries
to your place,
I knew I wanted those
arms wrapped around me
when the darkness came
and the winds blew cold.

When I heard your clear voice
I knew it was the one
I wanted to hear
whispering in those intimate tones
that can only be heard
when the one you love whispers,
“ I love you” in your ear.

You were the swaying but
gentle tree that
hung over my bubbling waters.

When the wind blew
your branches spoke to me
of lazy days where I learned to be
comfortable with who I was
and who I have become.

As time passed
we continued to meet
in your quiet shadows.

Despite some long and
bitter winters we
always found
a way to look ahead
to the sparkle and
freshness of Spring.

Isn’t it comforting to know
that your arms will
always be around me
and your blossoms will
always fall gently upon
my still and quiet waters