ripples
on an eternal river
they rise
and roll on
into the sunset
toward that forever
they carry my longing heart
on their crest
and catch the tears
tears of sadness
I cry at times
moments that I feel
run aground
since you went away
would that I had a boat
a special boat
to ferry me
across this ocean of time
over that horizon of death
ferry me this day
to you
to see your face
just one more time
to hear your beautiful voice
rise in sweet song
but all is not grief
there are also tears
of joyful reflection
when I think of you
our love is that river
that flows eternally
through all time
you live still
in vivid warmest memory
forever
locked in my heart
but one cannot touch
a memory
would that I could hold you
again this day
hold you close
and tell you son
tell you the 10,000 things
I said far too seldom
when you were still here
fiercely alive
in my life
but please
watch the river
my beautiful boy
look for my special boat
I am coming — soon
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rob kistner © 2021
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