Old Man Rivers.....

It is said that you can learn a lot by those that do not say a word

I heard that and did not understand that, in fact I’m thinking that’s absurd.

me being a man of god, my first thought was that would mean I’m assuming the facts.

God would say I am judging another and, words can not be taken back.

My thoughts of this changed when I had a little talk.

this being that some called "OLD MAN RIVERS", as I went for a lil walk.

Old Man Rivers is a wise old goat, and I know he is only bluffing.

" I know you know, that I know you know something", but old man rivers says nothing.

I just watch him as he moves with grace as he connects with madam ocean.

spreading all of that information, thinking he can keep it from me.

well, how does he get that notion?

come on old man rivers, you have been here since the beginning of time.

then I thought about what old folks use to say, close your mouth and open your eyes.

so I’m watching old man rivers amazed at how he moves.

no, I am not funny, just amazed at the age and he is still able to grove.

so I began to walk with the old man, and talking and my mouth dropped by what was said.

listening and all I could do was just, shake my head.

he said, "I've been spit on and dumped on while being forced to hide many ruins.

not too many people have learned how to talk to me in the way that you are doin.

it is impossible for any man to get too deep in my soul and expect to continue to live.

so you do not ever need to try, this is the advice I give.

My soul carries many secrets and my body and mind has memories you could never imagine true.

These things you hear from me, until the end of your earthly and spiritual life must stay with you.

I am among the only being that has ever seen the glory of God and still managed to stay alive.

for I am blessed as well as cursed, but one day I too will rise.

I was there when his head was dipped; heck it was I that God entrusted to wash his head.

I share with my brother, as he sits in the graveyard; we hold the bodies of the dead.

We have witnessed many things I have seen many things, I have heard many things

I have held on to many things, and I have kept quiet to many things.

I tell you this too, there have been times while minding my own business alone.

Along comes your young lovey dovey couples’ wanting to get it on.

Some just want a listening ear, at times I am your best shrink.

As much information that I have, I have no time to think".

Before I knew it,  hrs. had passed and all that I heard will take a lifetime to process it all.

Even if I tried to forget it, I would automatically recall.

I told old man rivers, I would see him later; as he rolled away, he never responded.

for hrs. I feel as if we really, really bonded.
so if you ever come across Old Man Rivers, this was an experience thhat was worth the time
Walk beside him and listen to his life, he certain will not mind
"xpressurself"