-- by solaz

i am a river

i am a fathomless river;
untold riches and treasures
are hidden in my deeps
my bounty is indeed full.
        wisdom
           strength
                courage
            compassion
crest my rippled surface;
rooted beyond the depths
emanated of The Eternal's fire.
my waters sparkle magically
in the glinting sun.
i am a chosen mystery
a blessed event
i waft a tender fragrance of comfort and
rock-a-bye embraces.

some have come to my banks
half dead from thirst
slain souls with bitter wounds
and untold parcels of anger
desparate to purchase love.
i raise my current and pitch...
their pain is mine.
i am a tender mercy
i breathe out
               peace
        hope
             healing.
there are places in my flow
where barely a trickle of moisture exists;
men have polluted the sacred bed.
when i remove my waters from a place
--i never return.
i am strong
even in the broken places.

i am exciting beyond expectations
surprising; at times petulant.
i am long suffering
                        overly forgiving;
i bare the weight and
carry the marks of neglect.
yet sun-speckles decorate the melody of my call.
     a wild
          extravagant
        flame
      rests
unquietly in every exquisite
touch of my persona;
i happen.

i flow to the edge
with intention
into the gap for my true love...
i spread
     quiet hours
             confidence;
my spirit insight
sees possible nobility.
i bless you richly
carrying you to the feet
of The Creator.
i am a holy creative purpose
dancing in the rest of your life.
drink of me
and you can fly...

i give my gifts freely
given into me by The One.
i comfort you in
soft warm blankets
from His love.
        i am a sacred space
            a holy joy
                a trust
            an honor
a healing harmony.
my waters flow from the holy sanctuary
a magnificent triumph
     a celebrated beauty
rejoiced and cherished
in my Father's arms
i play with abandon;
His laughter peels joy
into my heart...
i am what He loves.