Life's Flowing River

Deep among rocks water begins to trickle, Seeping to flow --- life begun as a stream Mysterious, surprising, hopeful for what will come. Baby born, nourished, supported to flourish, Life ahead forward towards welcoming sea. Stream cascades, overcoming crisis and barriers Continuing without pause --- soul surviving Passing through childhood growing in strength Learning ways of the heart and intellect of the mind Questing for answers, seeking God's kingdom Making friends, ambitions filled, parents so proud Flow becoming mighty rushing river Surging towards estuary embracing the sea Where river blends with ocean of eternal love.