The River

Far beyond the city edge

in the valley hills

there’s a riverbend

that divides the silt—

let it carry you to wild lands

let it slake your heartaches

.

We’ll curl by the shore of stones
and feel the glow of moon upon

our shoulders

.

Unhide your heart reveal to me

your core of lightning

and I’ll unveil

to you my core

of iron

.

Then we’ll know the truth behind
the mystery that causes us

to wonder

.

Then we’ll know the truth behind the pulse that draws the two of us

together

.

We’ll curl on the shore of stones
and feel the glow of moon upon

our shoulders

and feel the gentle pulls of lovers touching souls in the river

just the gentle pull of lovers touching souls in the river...

.


If you stay or if you go at least we’ll come to know each other

.

2020