Poem - Running With the River

I find that a lot of the poetry I write falls into two categories: love or revolving around a child's perspective in some way. That is the case with tonight's poem, Running With the River. I think it is a fun little poem about taking things to extremes to prove something is wrong, yet also cherishes that childhood energy and innocence we all used to possess.

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Running With the River

I splashed into the river today

And darted back on the bank,

I sprinted down the winding path

As the river flowed away.

Caught in a moment of stubborn pride,

Determined to prove my teacher wrong,

I chased the water where I stepped

To step in the same spot twice.

The day goes by but still I try

In vain to find the same spot again.

This river runs way too fast;

Yes, even faster than me.

My clothes are soaked to my body,

Oh my mom will not be pleased

But tomorrow I will try again.

It will not get the best of me.