The River

Would you come to me

if I called to you?

The river grows wider

as we stand 

on opposite sides.

You are stronger, 

but you don't like to swim.

I love to swim,

but I too often get carried away, 

Would you hold out your hand, 

and pull me back to safety

if the tides tried

to carry me away?

The river grows wider

and the water faster still,

as we stand

in our opposing places

on opposite sides

of the river. 

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

Love is the ultimate trust challenge. Each needs to own his/her doubts and submit to vulnerability, showing the other he/she will sacrifice all for each other and being together. You've expressed well that reality in this scenic and emotional poem.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you R.E Ray, you're right. Both have to be prepared to sacrifice or one/both may suffer.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of an old tragic love song...Running Bear by Johnny Preston...
they finally met in the middle but the current pulled them down.
hopefully these tides will pull the two together.
nicely done,
j.

[Laura Kate]

I just looked up the lyrics to Running bear - it demonstrates almost exactly what I was writing about, only I feel less resistance and more freedom from Runnin' Bear and Little White Dove, which is nice! Even though the ending was sad...better to take the leap and risk the fall than to not know at all? Beautiful lyrics - thank you Jacob!