THE RIVER

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I am the living River

Twist and flowing

Oft from sources unknown

I was here when you were born,

River’s what I do,

Landscapes I adorn

Some night quiet serenely

When you least suspect

Flow by I will to bid you

Alas, your last adieu.

tom tenbrunsel

Carl Sandburg Writer 2023

Author’s Note: What was I getting at here you think? River been here longer ‘n you? Be here when your gone. BAM! In your face! You dead, unexpectedly? Best you can hope for is to die in your sleep? A slave to life and death? And old man River he Jess keep rolling along. Have a go at it. Reply below. Win my latest book contest👍🏻