river journeys

i floated down a river of memories,
its waters sometimes clear,
sometimes murky.
the current was swift and cold.

i passed by the place
where we met.
you were still there, still smiling.
your laughter mingled with the forest sounds
then was lost to time.

eventually i arrived at an uncharted bend
and went ashore to reflect wistfully
while planning my next journey.


5/4/1991