"The River"
By Dionna Ophelia
There lies a river, a very unique river. As a matter of fact the only river in Virginia that begins at one end and runs harmoniously to the other end of the state consisting of fresh and salt water.
The James River, named after King James of England, is one of the busiest and largest harbors in the world. Before the first permanent settlement of Jamestown, VA the Powhatan and other native tribes occupied this river for bathing and survival while migrating between seasons.
The James River cuffs the peninsula of my hometown. Countless memories stretched out throughout my life of splashing and swimming in this pool of the earth. Whether casting fishing rods and crabs nets, scribbling in the sand, skipping rocks, watching fish jump in and out the water or just feeding the feathered creatures upon its shoreline, in so many entities the James River is definitely a place of tranquility that I embrace, relish and respect.
I would also come to know this river when the cards of life dealt a troublesome hand. Many hours have been spent by its welcoming side thinking, relaxing and gazing at some of the most beautiful sunsets. Capturing the reflection of the moon cascading on the river's endless waves in motion, I too begin reflecting on the natural ability of rivers cleansing and replenishing itself by the soul of the Earth. It is here that I so desire of the same cleansing..."Dip me in the River". Jus Sayn!!!
The James River
Huntington Beach--NN, VA
"Dip Me in the River"
By Dionna Ophelia (copywritten & published)
Dip me in the river that cleanses souls,
Yes the river yet to behold.
The distinct river that runs to and fro,
Cast into this wishing well what dreamers come to know.
Dip me in the river, in its gentle stretched-out hand, As waves glide hastily toward land.
Draw from the water life bestowed of the Giver,
For blessed be thy name
As I'm dipped in the river.
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