The Hill and the River

Up at the top of the hill,
I saw the river far below.

Small villages along it
showed that the live river
is surrounded by life.

I have seen wondrous fish there.

The pebbles and stones deep below
give the water joyous movement.
The view from the river's edge
may rival that from the hillside.


Bill Smith
March 19, 2008

© 2008 William W. Smith

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