river poems

I just wanted to share two short river poems/poem bits that I wrote a while back. Enjoy!
-Katie (River Steward Alum '10)

like the polarity of H₂O molecules writ large

the magnetism of water draws people in to listen

and the river has many voices

            the soothing, quiet hush: asking you to find
                      peace inside yourself

            the babbling chatter: telling you of its passing news

            the loud, triumphant roar: demanding your respect
                      and attention

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Before, I was like a sycamore seed

lost in the desert,

waiting,

but now that my thirst is awakened

and I've started to sprout

I'm left alone with the growing pains

still, one day I'll shade the banks of that Great River
           my heart calls home

but until then,

my roots will long for purchase

and every sound of water holds the promise of someday