View From the Bridge in Cambridge City

Verses which came to me during my walk in Cambridge City, IN, May 27, 2005

View From the Bridge in Cambridge City
© Laura 2005

Wherever everyone else is
In the world today
I stand, alone, at this moment,
Looking over the bridge.

The stream below Passes under me.
There's my shadow on the water!
I watch the blossoms Flow on the surface
See the sandy bottom through cool water,
Shallow enough for wading.

I look along the winding banks
As far as I can see,
Water, twisting and turning
Disappears into infinity.

The foliage, green and fresh
With new Spring growth,
Flourishes and
Bends to reach the water.

Here and there I see dry branches
Lodged in the creek-bed
Ripples splashing over them,
Laughing along their merry way.