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when I step into the river

the happiness of a drop of water

By CAPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Top Story - January 2023

when I step into the river that separates us

to lean in, feet slipping on silk stones, falling

face down in full force for love

or to failing, back flat, smack

into the letting go

the happiness of a drop of water

-ca

love poems

About the Creator

CA

Sound Engineer, Poet, sometimes-composer.

"Tell all the truth but tell it slant" - Emily Dickinson.

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  • Samara Simson3 years ago

    Beautifully written ✨❤️

  • Khonsu Books3 years ago

    This is beautiful , love it!

  • Nice 👍 Poetry 🫶🏾‼️💯

  • Allie Bickerton3 years ago

    I forgot to mention that I LOVE that you included a picture of the Poem you wrote in the visual format it was supposed to be viewed in. ♥️

  • JBaz3 years ago

    Like your technique a lot. Congratulations

  • Bluepicks3 years ago

    Amazing work

  • Allie Bickerton3 years ago

    Deep! Beautiful work!

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