River's Tide

A passage of time, flowing ceaselessly on.

Reflections shimmer, like memories,

Never gone.

Water ripples, secrets lie concealed.

Within your depths, a history waits to be revealed.

Birds with crowns of gold gather at your edge.

A source of life, community, united in a sacred pledge.

Predators, prey, young and old,

In your embrace, a flourishing community takes hold.

Though seasons change, you never tire,

In the heat of summer, a welcome retreat,

A place to rest my weary feet.

In winter's icy touch, so brisk and still,

You are nature's tranquil, timeless chill.

Through valleys deep and mountains wide,

In your winding currents, nature can hide.

From source to sea, in your flow I find,

A reminder of life's endless tide.