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Into the Raging River
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Inspired by music The day begins
All is calm
Your boat slides into the river
Almost silently
So as not to disturb the peace
You step into the boat
Lightly
And settle yourself
Ready for a peaceful ride down the river
Once in midstream
There's no need to paddle
Lie back and relax
Let the current carry you
Listen to the gentle flow of the river
As you float downstream
And begin to drift off to sleep
Suddenly, beyond the soft trickle
A rumbling in the distance
As of swift waters
But you cannot see 'round the bend
Can do nothing but follow the current
Until...
'Round the bend
White waters!
Trees to ensnare you
As you dodge
Rock to the left!
Rock to the right!
Rock dead ahead!
A frantic struggle
Darting side to side
A push here
A sidestroke there;
Must avoid the rocks!
Adrenaline builds with fright
No time to think,
Only react
Just action
Swift motion
To keep from harm.
Another bend:
Panic!
Rocks bigger than before,
Current swifter
The struggle to survive continues
Mounts
Adrenaline peak!
Calm
Breathe a sigh of relief
As your heartbeat resumes its usual pace
The river is placid once more
As you ponder the miracle:
You survived!
The gentle current calms you
As you drift back into the oblivion
That is the river.
