Caution: Splash Zone

Rivers run wide and deep,
be watchful how you cross,
or you may get wet.

People can be like rivers.

They are constantly changing,

often taking the path of least resistance.

When you meet someone new,

it's like coming upon river.

You can immediately turn away and leave,

to avoid the situation completely.

You can float right over,

not taking any interest.

Or you can get your feet wet.

I'm not suggesting you drown,

in the current of their problems.

But perhaps you can learn to love the splash,

of water on your heart.

The bitter cold water,

that makes you feel alive

and the warm calm water,

that feels like home.

By loving them,

you may very well find,

you are also learning to love yourself.

Will you remember?

The river you turned away from?

The river you floated across?

The river you ignored?

Or will you remember the river you waded through,

and learned to love?

Your feet will be wet,

your face may be soaked in empathic tears.

Likely,

you will be drenched.

I believe,
you will be a better person,
for getting wet.