"Go Lightly," by Hans Ostrom (Lyrics) and Serena St. Leo (Vocals)

This Side of the River

 

Over many seasons

I waited and waited

for the river's waters

to recede so that I

might safely cross,

perhaps by using

boulders as stepping

stones. Perhaps

by sloshing throw

a manageable 

current. The water

never lowered.

If I tried to wade, I'd

drown. If I rowed

a boat, the waterfall's

catract would

devour me. No bridges

in sight. Thus

I announced to

myself that this side

of ther river 

is the place I want

to be--my destination,

my desire, my smoke

and my fire. I love 

it over here!

hans ostrom 2025