The River of Life #2

The river of life,
It flows for a while,
And very soon dry.

Look at it from the shore,
From the security of the mainland,
And you will never drown.

But if you dive into it,
You navigate the river rapids, you risk the falls,
You float in its placid curves.

You will know the joy,
Of constantly changing landscapes,
More than worth the risk.

The rocks will scrape you
You will not find shadow against the sun,
And little time for rest.

When the waters dry out,
And you reach the end of your trip,
Yo...