My Insignificant Place

Dancing by the Hudson on this
beautiful Autumn day,

The murky waters of the River
flow with memories of
yesterday.

Memories of leaping from the
piers with my friends of
yesteryear's.

The happy time of fun and
laughter, never thinking ahead
living with out fear.

Today I dance alone, the River
invokes those memories of my
youthful years.

Memories cascading upon me
that bring those happy tears.

The times I peered into the abyss,
without realizing the dangers
that where so very near

I never thought that these
insignificant things would seem
so dear.

But I feel great joy to have them
seared to memories that have
not been misplaced

Thank you Great River for your
strength, and to know I'll never
lose this place.