LETTING GO
Tonight I need to hold onto the rock
and let deep sleep wash over me.
But in the morning, I know,
it's time to go
down to the river to pray.
Pray for some grace,
pray for some peace,
some direction;
there for the asking,
there for the listening,
if only I'll let go
of the rock that sits
in the middle of the river
waiting for the morning to come.
- inspired by and dedicated to my brother Buck - a very good man
Tonight I need to hold onto the rock
and let deep sleep wash over me.
But in the morning, I know,
it's time to go
down to the river to pray.
Pray for some grace,
pray for some peace,
some direction;
there for the asking,
there for the listening,
if only I'll let go
of the rock that sits
in the middle of the river
waiting for the morning to come.
- inspired by and dedicated to my brother Buck - a very good man
posted by Pilgrim Path | 9:40 PM
4 Comments:
Lovely poem Rich, the river is so inviting! And the deep sleep even more so. . . :-)
There is something about this work that reminds me of William Carlos Williams, only better.
That rock saved me during the worst of my depression. What a bittersweet poem...
Lil
Christine, Betsy and Lil - I'm humbled by your kind words. Thank you. Rich
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