Let the current caress
ripples lap at your errors
knee deep in, “I can’t believe I did that.”
wash away mistakes of this day
to leave the clear clarity of water.
Toes numb from cold reality.
Stepping out onto the bank
with new beginnings dripping
from your feet.
© Alicia Grimshaw
As I was finishing this poem I remembered this old spiritual song. It is amazing how our minds work. I had not heard or thought of this song for many years. I have been humming it for days thinking of the countless others who sang this same song going back, year after year after year. I somehow feel a connection with those voices from the past. If you want to hear it click on this link to youtube. Let’s Go Down To The River To Pray.
Adding this link to the reference index at the Foundation for Poetic Justice
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ana, I am honored to be included. Thank you.
LikeLike
My pleasure!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So poetically and visually beautiful. Loved this
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
…ripples lapping at your errors…
…new beginnings dripping
from your feet.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Great to hear your reflection. Thank you.
LikeLike
“Oh sisters, let’s go down, let’s go down to the river to pray…” So many people connect with this song – wonderful reminder. When Katie was little, I sang it to her every night whilst rocking her to sleep.
Absolutely love this stanza of your poem both for its visual richness and message:
Stepping out onto the bank
with new beginnings dripping
from your feet.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you Karyn. I can hear you singing. I appreciate that you take the time to share your reflection with me.
LikeLike
Great poem.
I hear that song often, my wife will play it on repeat as she’s moving into a “up” (BPii). She’s also got a thing for “Go to sleep you little baby” around the same time. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Music has a power to connect and comfort me. I wonder how many have found peace in that song over the years? Thanks for sharing your story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is a beautiful poem 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you for reading.
LikeLike
You’re always welcome 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s one of my favorite songs!
LikeLiked by 2 people
We are connected my friend. I love you much!
LikeLike