Leading the Horse to Water

You can't make him drink! Entry for Spidey's Weekly Poetry Contest...

Leading the Horse to Water

You waded into my soulful waters
seeking refreshment in my reflection
Is it emotion that you lack
or emotion you can't express
that takes you to the river?

I flow streams of light
exuberant joy rolling over stones
You said even my sorrow flows beauty
throws sparks on the surface of water
Diamonds mined by the sun
so bright they burn your eyes

Pant legs rolled up mid-calf
lacking trust for unknown feeling,
you won't swim in my depths
Your thirst is a badge
you carry from dry riverbeds
where you stumble on bleached bones


Charisma 2-9-06