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Something The River Says (Meditative Poetry & Music)

by Gordon Burnham

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4.7
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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Meditative Poetry, gently spoken with relaxing and soothing musicโ€”for inner peace, deep relaxation, mental refreshment, spiritual upliftment and healing.

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Transcript

My soul pours forth a prayer in a language that has no words.

Even I know not what this prayer is saying.

Something the river says on its way to the sea.

My soul pours forth a prayer in a language that has no words.

Even I know not what this prayer is saying.

Something the river says on its way to the sea.

When evening comes,

A black satin sheet is pulled over the sky with jewels sewn into the fabric of the night.

Mystery opens itself up in the darkness so we can feel the shoreline of infinity.

It is good to sense how small we are and how vast the ocean of being.

When evening comes,

A black satin sheet is pulled over the sky with jewels sewn into the fabric of the night.

Mystery opens itself up in the darkness so we can feel the shoreline of infinity.

It is good to sense how small we are and how vast the ocean of being.

Tune your ears to the inside and listen for the ocean music.

Be hollow like the seashell to hear the ebb and flow of Aum,

Breathing the life of the universe into your soul.

Be lost in the flowing moment of no thought.

Dive into the river and let go the banks.

Watch your breathing in and out like the ocean tide.

The same energy moves both.

For one breath be still.

Nowhere to go.

Nothing to do.

For one breath be free.

Tune your ears to the inside and listen for the ocean music.

Be hollow like the seashell to hear the ebb and flow of Aum,

Breathing the life of the universe into your soul.

Be lost in the flowing moment of no thought.

Dive into the river and let go the banks.

Watch your breathing in and out like the ocean tide.

The same energy moves both.

For one breath be still.

Nowhere to go.

Nothing to do.

For one breath be free.

Be free.

For one breath be free.

Meet your Teacher

Gordon BurnhamCalifornia, USA

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Recent Reviews

Mary

August 24, 2025

The music is lovely. The poem and your voice is soothing and uplifting. I often listen to meditative poetry after a meditation session. The experience with this piece left me uplifted and soothed. It started my day on a great path on a peaceful free Sunday!!!

Paula

February 14, 2024

How lovely! For one breath be still, be free. Thank you ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™

Cathy

June 28, 2023

Beautiful! I love the imagery. I appreciated how the lines of the lovely poem was read twice.

Edna

June 25, 2023

Beautiful poem, It brought me much peace. Thank You ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Viviane

April 9, 2023

Beautiful poem prayer for any moment that calls for calm and peace. Thank you.

June

March 13, 2023

You helped me feel "FREE" for a brief moment in time and connect to nothing but yet Everything๐ŸŒŸโœจ I will treasure this๐Ÿ™

Kathleen

January 18, 2023

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ a beautiful way to begin my meditation journey today. Grateful ๐Ÿ˜‡

Candace

November 25, 2022

Gorgeous poem and music. Lovely and inspiring way to start the day. Thank you.

Nancy

October 31, 2022

When I pick good ones, I pick good ones! Loved the repetition, low volume ce. Planning to go to Rock Port this week,visit rivers and ponds on my bike.

Jane

October 10, 2022

Thank you for sharing this lovely poem and music. ๐Ÿ™

Mary

September 20, 2022

As one who swims in a river almost daily, this truly resonates with me. I love the line that says that the flow of our breath and the flow of the river are fueled by the same energy. This is a lovely poem read beautifully. ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’™

Barb

September 8, 2022

What a beautiful meditation. I loved the poetry and your voice was so calming. The music was lovely. Can you tell me who the artist was? I feel so relaxed and ready for my day. Thank you. What a gift you just gave me . ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’•

Jack

April 24, 2022

Beautiful! Let go of the banks, breathe, and be free!

Rebecca

March 29, 2022

Beautiful imagery. I will return to this one. Great to set the tone for meditating. Thank you ๐Ÿ™

Amanda

January 14, 2022

My sonโ€™s name is River. This reminded me of why I gave him his name and how going with the flow and breathing reminds me that my worries and qualms from today will likely be unimportant tomorrow and especially in the distant future. We are all just star stuff. Thank you!

JJ

December 8, 2021

Thank you Gordon! Brilliant imagery and repetition. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘Œโค๏ธ

Danny

November 26, 2021

Wow so good , calm and peaceful , thanks and namaste โœจ

Anna

August 11, 2021

This is one of my very favourites. The music, the voice, the words, i listen to it about 6times a day to help with my anxiety ive had since childhood. I love all your meditations..i loved it so much I name my new cat River.. to help remind me to flow, or learn too. Thank you so much from NZ.. ๐Ÿ™โ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿˆ

Sandy

March 16, 2021

Wonderful. What a great voice! Perfect background music. Thank you for the inspiring and uplifting choice of images in this poetry.

Deborah

February 3, 2021

Exactly what I was looking for. Gordon's soothing voice and the poetry combined with music is a beautiful combination.

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