SHALLOW CREEK

To gain a deeper sense of union

Tirelessly I’ll ever seek.

Separation does too soon come,

And guides me to that shallow creek

Where, limited by gravel bed

I dare not dive from lofty heights

To land abruptly on my head

And find that I am dead to rights.

In seeking, it’s true life I’m after

Found in streams of deep blue laughter.

To swim amongst these joyful throes

Love’s symphony I shall compose

Each note resounding in full measure

In concert finding greatest pleasure.

For, as long as I am still divided

From whom has my life provided

And, by extension, human train,

In shallow creek I shall remain.