the sea is the mother of of rivers <br />bit by bit, the air soaks up vapour <br />to form breasts atop sky that <br />feed the rivers in every storm <br />and after that....taking their spiltovers, <br />in surges <br /> <br />inspired <br /> <br />My River runs to thee - <br />Blue Sea! Wilt welcome me? <br />My River wait reply— <br />Oh Sea—look graciously— <br />I'll fetch thee Brooks <br />From spotted nooks— <br />Say—Sea—Take Me! <br />Emily Dickinson<br /><br />john tiong chunghoo<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-sea-is-the-mother-of-rivers/