Belief

The river is unbelievably long,
winding down and around bends and curves I never see coming
Muddied underneath and obscured by fog on the surface
Seldom reflecting the bright sunny days children draw
with fluffy clouds and green fish moving in groups of three.
Staring at the glinting ripples, breathing into the dark waters
Searching for the calm, the oneness
Belief outweighs existence.

The river is unbelievably long
luring me into places I never wanted to go
Pulling at me with icy fingers through warm waters
Teasing me into accepting what I cannot change
with alarming alacrity
Swimmng, wading, trying to stay afloat
Reaching for the calm, the oneness
My mind is my savior.