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Between a River and the Ocean
by Alison McKenzieShe’s making her way at last,
Finding her way to healthy
Back to still waters, peace;
Learning to breathe in
And exhale, like there is a tomorrow after all.
She’s riding the river walk,
Everyday on the rise and fall
Of a brilliant sun
While the trolley man waves.
She veers right, to home,
Onto the little forest path
Where the branches connect
From both sides;
Canopy the trail in dappled glimmers
And birds giggling the rhythm.
She’s growing young,
Finding her strength,
Setting a new pace,
Satisfied with the joy of each moment.
There is so much to pull her forward,
Third person driven to love
Herself.
06/25/2011 Author's Note: Not at all like being between a rock and a hard place...
Posted on 06/25/2011
Copyright © 2024 Alison McKenzie
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Mo Couts on 06/25/11 at 01:25 PM This poem is so hopeful and full of life. It was almost as if I could hear your voice reading it to me; congrats on walking this path to life, self love, and all those other fun things. You deserve it, and sooner than later, the flowers will come at your feet! |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 06/27/11 at 07:13 PM ...cool transitions, ali. skoal! |
| Posted by Kevin Fehlen on 10/24/11 at 01:14 AM "She's growing young"
That's definitely my favorite line. The thought of which makes me smile. |
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