The River

We are on different sides of the river, you and I  
We both see the beauty, passion, adventure, fun, and love on the other side
But there are many dangers in this river,  
The river is deep and the water moves very fast  
There are many rapids, rocks, trees, and bears - yes bears!  
  
We Both want what is on the other side  
We go up and down the riverbank looking for a spot to cross  
Sometimes you go too far down the river that I don't see you  
But I always go looking for you and make sure you are safe .  
Sometimes I go up the river and get lost  
But you always find me and make sure I am ok.
   
If we had been on this river before,  
We would know where the bridge was  
And we would cross it.  
But that is not the case, this is a new river  
It keeps changing its course and is still forming.  
   
We have found many spots to cross  
But there are many dangers and risks to crossing this river...  
   
Where the water is low  
We see more rocks to tip-toe across  
But if we slip  
The river's current will take us away...  
   
Where there are no rapids  
We could swim across  
But the water is deep and the river is wide  
We would drown before getting to the other side...  
   
Where the river is narrow,  
We could tie a rope and cross there  
But the trees and branches are still small and weak  
They would break, we would fall in, and be lost forever...  
   
Where there is a good spot  
Calm water, narrow riverbank , no rocks, and not too deep,  
There are bears - lots of bears  
We would be eaten alive, even before we tried to cross  
   
We are on opposite sides of the river - You and I.
With all the risk and dangers about,
Will we ever be able to cross?
Alone - We never will.
Together - There is a chance.