Nature

Finding grace

Headwaters of the Metolius River, Oregon

Rivers make their own way
Flowing
In a steady direction
Turning
When they find obstacles
Rising
And descending towards
Finding
A unique form of grace

Weekly Photo Challenge – Graceful

SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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  • Clashing and fighting through obstacles and finding their way and moving ahead :) The addition is in same lines trying to add more worth to the beautiful lines. Hope it is fine :) Love the click.

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