The River Nigh

Photo by Raemin

The River Nigh keeps flowing,
slowing for no one.
And when we reach our destination,
it is time for us to get off,
leaving everyone else behind.

My father just gave me those words over an unexpected (read, I was about to go to bed) conversation using Skype chat. And while he and I differ in our views of what lies beyond this life, he touches on something in those few words that Job reminded us, “Remember that my life is but breath…”

I like Job’s words.  I like my father’s as well.

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