DOWNSTREAM
I sit in the morning light
on the bank
of the largest waterfall in the state
three straight days of rain
has caused the water levels to dramatically rise
and the river
produces a thunderous sound
as it spills over the cliff
the current is swift
bubbles rise to the surface
and sparkle in the sun
the river is my creativity
and it’s been raining for months
i push against the current
and i fail
the only choice, i suppose
is to head downstream
and see what beauty
may be waiting for me there
