Along the water
I walk each day
comptemplating my life
on a well-worn pathway
where so many have walked
sharing the bright sunny rays
that turn the river to diamonds
flowing down from the highlands
while its beauty helps heighten
as it twists and it widens
and my stress falls untightened
and my sad mood it brightens
till I feel like an island
in this lovely enviro.
While the babble of the currents
is a lovely deterrent
to life’s demands, oh, so urgent
it’s a magic detergent
that cleanses my soul
and I regain control
of the peace that I sought
in ways that can’t be taught
or bought when I’m overwrought
And I wonder
if eons ago other men
of Neanderthal times walked
this rivers, long bends
chasing primitive urges
where the land gently merges
to the rivers quick surges
granting their worries purges.
in this timeless location
blessing each generation
with a brief separation
from the woes they endured
Baptized near its pure
calming waters, they’re cured
as they head back, more sure
that they each have procured
Just a bit of rapture
to their tedious lives
to share with their children
and also their wives
who see on their faces
looks that beauty replaces.
Nature’s blessins
that grant them
all their fears left abandoned
washed away in the river
making their hopes less bitter
what we all should consider
when our dreams
have grown thinner....
Taking walks by the water
that flows centuries old
and then bathe in its calmness
that’s refreshing though cold....
there are paths that have been there
since mankind began
that will bring all, sweet refuge
leaving them lean and tanned
offering such quiet moments
when one cannot withstand
all of what life demands.
.....all of what life demands
So take time for the rivers
take a walk if you can
and you’ll find peace
long sought for
all alone and firsthand….
Take a walk along the water
bring your wives, your sons,
your daughters
and you will find peace
such a sweet release
and for a while your
troubles will cease
and your soul will not bleed
amidst the cattails and reeds
and for all of the
stress in your life
for just a few moments
or an hour or two
you'll succeed......................
You don't have
to believe it
just try it
and be surprised!
Just take a walk by the water
everytime you think you ought ta,
It's such a simple task
Oh, such a simple task
Outstanding Music Composed &
Played by-idematoa -©-2021-
Vocals & Lyrics Written & Sung
By-Matthew F. Blowers III-©-2021-
Art~Whimsically Yours Studio
Photo by-Gary Mathis-unsplash.com
