Does the River Choose its Course?

Does the river choose its course?

Does it turn and run in panic when the rocks turn into boulders

and sharply drop into the canyon?

No. The water falls, spreads its wings and flies into its destiny.

Alas you must go where the course directs over smooth stones

and jagged rocks, into mud holes and through hidden tunnels.

The path is not easy and it can be long.

But without the journey, you will never see the rolling hills and

peaceful meadows.

Why do we have legs if we don’t use them to walk through the forest?

Why do we have eyes if we don’t use them to see our way?

Why do we have ears if we don’t listen to the quiet chirping of the birds

 and the power of a waterfall?

And why do we have a nose if not to smell the sweet scent of flowers

that color our world?

Enjoy!  The journey continues.

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