I approach this mountain stream
with deep respect and admiration.
Walking upstream,
along the boulder-strewn bank,
accented with spruce
and Ponderosa Pines.
The sound of rushing water
is like a friend coming toward me;
it flows with companionship,
that I currently need more of.
I keep watching and waiting,
until it's time to move on.
© 2026 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1. Payette River - McCall, Idaho
2. Elk River - Steamboat Springs, Colorado
