Ripples On The Surface

Raindrops create ripples 

on the river’s surface.

The ripples make tiny waves 

but they don’t penetrate 

below the surface level. 

Beneath the surface lies 

the water’s deep stillness 

that remains undisturbed.

The rain is just like 

my own emotions, 

thoughts, 

and sensations 

that ripple across the surface of my being, 

they temporarily disturb 

and alter the surface,

but can never touch 

the stillness underneath.