If I Were A River Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

If I were a river
I would gladly accept my destiny
To nourish and replenish the earth
To permeate the dry river beds & create a beautiful niche
To swell my heart with the life giving substance
And pour my heart out to every soul I meet
I would gladly accept my great responsibilities
And transport the much needed life support to my kingdom
I would offer fish & water to the hungry & thirsty
I would be a messenger & the message of peace and freedom
I would take great joy in nourishing and sustaining life

If I were a river
I would refuse to stay stagnant
I would endeavour to take my payload to the needy
I would never refuse to quench thirst
I would always willingly give my water away
I would put the needs of others before mine
I would pour out my heart to the desert
And replenish the valleys and the mountains
I would never tire to carry a heavy load to the driest places on earth
I would carry my work with determination and passion
I would fulfil my destiny by going all the way to the ocean
Where I would pour all the last drop of my Love & surrender my life

"The river that never reach the ocean dies an undignified death."