A Running River To The Heart Poem by Chris Schleier, Jr.

Many unfortunate things can start

a running river to the heart.

Desperation; Passion; Yearning;

A rotting heart of malice burning;

Lost or stolen innocence,

Pestilence and bitterness.

A loss of almost anything

can-to the heart- a river bring.

But! Joyful things can also start

a running river to the heart.

A lended ear when needed most;

The witness of the Holy Ghost;

Love in all it's raging power!

Solace in your final hour.

What's in your heart that makes you sing

can-to your heart-a river bring!