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To the River

Reposing

By Julie LacksonenPublished 2 months ago Updated 2 months ago 1 min read
To the River
Photo by Daniel Miksha on Unsplash

Whispers of wind shake and shudder

the trees' tender, lithe leaves.

Smooth sand crunches, compresses underfoot.

Birds serenade each other sweetly.

Trickles of liquid dance over rounded rocks,

adding ancient voices to nature's symphony.

Ahead, children splash - giggling, playing, exploring.

Beyond, in the depths, I languish lazily,

losing myself in the grip of the river's slow pulse.

Sounds warp under water.

Burdens are baptized - summarily squelched -

Leaving me

carefree.

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Julie Lacksonen

I'm a soon-to-be retired music educator - 39 years at the same school. One more! I enjoy writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.

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    Written by Julie Lacksonen