THK 25: The Heart of the Current Poem

The Practical Emotion of a Tidal River

Before the tide begins to turn
mid-stream, the current near to shore
reverses—heart will follow action.

~Son Rivers 2007

THK 24: Nature Poem

Nature’s View

A cormorant is resting on
high tension wires above the slack
water. Which tide? It doesn’t matter.

~Son Rivers 2007

THK 23: Reality Is Bursting Poem

River Envy

Slack tide and the fish are jumping.
I watch them break the glassy surface,
creating ripples of enlightenment.

~Son Rivers 2007

THK 22: An Illusion of a Poem

It’s Always a Dream

Dusk is highlighting blossoms that fill
this view through my window. Even their splendor
reveals the real world I’ll never see.

~Son Rivers 2007

THK 21: Water Poem

The Heaviness of Water

The brook is wet with sounds of water
flowing over the emptiness
of boulders—rain is misting me.

~Son Rivers 2007