Confluence Poem by Jim Yerman

In geography it's called a confluence.
It's such a lovely word.
It's where two bodies of water come together
and meet to form a third.

The geography is not specific…it can be two rivers…or it can be a few
and I think such a lovely word…can be used for people too.

When a family comes together…memories are shared and hearts are warmed
and in that moment of togetherness…a confluence is formed.

When old friends come together…smiles are shared and memories related
and in that moment of affection…a confluence is created

Individually we are wonderful creatures
as we flow along our space
but when we come together
something magical takes place.

We flow into one another…and something wonderful transcends
for we don't know where our river starts…or where their river ends.

Yes, I think confluence is an enchanting phenomenon…
though it's easy to explain…
how…when two or more bodies come together…
no two bodies leave the same.