The Winding River

Life like a winding river,

flows on and on,

past rapids and waterfalls,

through smiles and tears,

special memories glow

and I know with each favorite melody -

the best times come to mind.

As the winding river flows,

you find surprise and adventure,

around every bend.

On and on you follow,

along the shore,

heart aching with every seagull cry,

knowing you cannot regain what was lost.

Till comes the day you turn,

looking back over the years,

and know that soon,

you’ll be at the place -

where the river will flow into the sea of eternity.