The Rivers of Our Life
The rivers of our life have many streams
before they reach the ocean's reams
of waves that affect our life –
some good, some sad, but not all strife –
With thoughts of the past we can
at last reflect on the loves and
joys that cloud our minds
to weave the patterns weak and
strong in kind, and we are blessed
that they are memories of
where we were and where we are
as they quilt the rivers of our life.
Ida Crossan – 1/30/96