The Chetco
Crossing the river can be a very painful experience
The thousands of rocks, although smooth
Press harshly against the bottoms of my feet.
The Chetco here is pure and crystal clear
But as the water flows around my thighs
It becomes very difficult to see
Where the next smoothest rocks are located.
To move across the river
Look beyond the bending of the water
As it flows around you.