The fisherman used to cast his line into the running water <br />And take what the flowing river allowed him to receive <br />Now he’s watching as the pollutants slaughter <br />No longer can he wade out from the shore, a time to grieve. <br />He looks down on the river sadly mourning <br />Detests the modern world that lives within <br />The river’s surface shadows a simple warning <br />A positive transformation must begin. <br />We must close our eyes and listen to the flowing river <br />We must open up our hearts and take one more chance <br />To take a stand, don’t yield, don’t quiver <br />Make a choice not to live in this world as victims of circumstance. <br />No longer watch as acid rain continues to pour down – to sorrow <br />Should not let our expectations fill with fear <br />Everyone look out to new horizons on the morrow <br />The lamp of knowledge is coming here. <br />Let the rejoicing ring out in the heartland <br />And thank the Lord and pour blessings on his name, amen <br />May the future be true for our sons and daughters – delivered with a helping hand <br />Listen to the flowing river as the fish swim upstream once again. <br /> <br />'2007'<br /><br />Robert Sheridan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/listen-to-the-flowing-river/
