
Childe Hassam, "Along the Seine, Winter "(1887)
We imitate the river on our way
Destinations turn into departures
As to and fro, night flows into bright day
My horse is a methodical marcher

If he could speak, he would never complain
His task is simple and gratifying
He moves the seated out and home again
While behind him, I am slowly dying

Routine is the mouth gnawing on my soul
Our winter walks, once lovely, now seem bleak
What quest has ceaseless motion as its goal?
The foul breath of my customers does reek!

The river speaks to me with a new voice
It promises that drowned, I will rejoice!
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.


Comments (2)
I don't really get what the last line means 😅😅
Nice