I've seen the water break
upon a ragged stone
as it descends —
a raging torrent
rushing down
steep crags.

I've seen the stone
stand where it did —
it has ever been the same!

But, down the mountains,
past the stony crags,
the torrent has learnt
to flow — a tamed beast,
winding slowly
an endless tract
of briar wood.

 © CR Mittal

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