The River of Life
A Poem on The Necessity of Thanks
Gratitude is the River of Life. -Michelle Liew
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Gratefulness, a river that ever flows
Etches on stone, a balm for barren land
Its waters soothe and guide the heart to know
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Through weather harsh, the river still stands grand
Though rains may pour, or sear the cloudless sky,
It quenches thirst with a calming, open hand
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Waters run deep, heeding the Earth’s pained cries,
Reviving roots, in dry soil, parched, forlorn
A light that lingers, though dreams may, wither, die
**********************************************************************With each heartbeat, the scorching sun is scorned,
Living water, unseen but rich with grace,
Its flow endures, life’s tests always won.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (8)
Your poetry is always so beautifully inspired, motivating, and uplifting. This poem wondrously embodies so much wisdom and beauty.
Nice job.
Beautiful!! I can hear this spoken during a QiGong practice❤️
Such a poignant poem!
Loved this, especially the last line!
Beautiful, I use the concept of flowing rivers in much of my work
This was soooo gorgeous! Loved your poem so much!
This is phenomenol, Michelle! love your evocative words and the crucial message they carry!