all roads lead to the river
by Kimberly Barethe river calms me
quieting the chaotic solitude
with its flowing stillness
contradictory as i, remaining
within serenity
the river cleanses me
lapping my transgressions
as the ripples to the shore
creating shadows in my darkness,
convincing me of light
the river beckons me
reaching in its transitory rhythm
to the recesses of my soul
nothing lasts forever, yet
always to endure
01/19/2004