Flow like a river spirit my dear child
contort and shake, transcend your physical form
all that matters is the energy you bring
Return to the purity of childhood innocence
with a deep understanding
of all beings that have come before
Interpret the omens with a swift foot and open heart
for the creatures above and below will
receive much pleasure from the spell you cast as you spin
Wade slowly into waters unknown
even when darkness arises feel the water of life
within you move with each lesson
There is no need for words
in this space
for the language of movement is the most universal
The river dance you do shakes the world upside down
for that is your divine purpose
—flow like a river spirit my dear child
About the Author
Katie Rose Stolte is a second-year creative writing student. She loves all types of writing but with a particular love for poetry, songwriting, anything horror/thriller, and short fiction.