Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “River of Time” by: rob kistner © 11/4/24
A traveler on this river called time, it ever flows within my mind. It rolls onward, I ride its tide. Much I’ve seen, much I’ve experienced, much I’ve missed, much left behind. Yet I carry on, to seek, to find. I grip tightly to this strand continuum, doing so mindfully.
I’ve encountered the unknown, lost my way and suffered sorrow. I’ve embraced such wonder, finding enlightenment, a newborne tomorrow. I’ve understood and known joy. Losing confidence, I’ve acted coy. Misunderstood and known tears. Been overwhelmed and known fears. But ever on this river rushes, and I will ever flow.
I will follow the changing moon, out of the ninth-month midnight, through December’s cold, to the warmth of June. Through time’s extremes, to hold the dreams I embrace as mine. To live in the elusive now, the held breath in the current of time.
rob kistner © 2024
Poetry at: dVerse
Brilliant, my fine fellow … how you used that line!!!!
Thank you Helen. You are always kind my friend… 🙂
I love your poem, Rob. This is a beautiful story. I really liked the idea of the river of time that runs through us.
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But ever on this river rushes, and I will ever flow.
Thank you Dwight! I always appreciate your kind words my friend. 🙂
Wow! The elusive now, brilliant write, Rob! 🙂
Thank you Kitty… 🙂
Very good, Rob! I particularly like – “Yet I carry on, to seek, to find. I grip tightly to this strand continuum, doing so mindfully.”
Thank you Carol. I appreciate the kind words… 🙂
This piece flows like a river..it just flows, through and over every nook and cranny, and I see such rhythm in the writing that ensures the flow. Wonderful, philosophical, real.
From one philosopher to another — thank you man. From you, these gracious words carry meaningful weight, and I am humbled. Hope all is well with you my friend. … 🙂