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The River

A visual poem comparing love and water.
Byline photo of Eli Harrison
Eli Harrison, Contributor
May 19, 2026
A peaceful image of a river running through trees. Photo by Ilo Frey from Pexels.
A peaceful image of a river running through trees. Photo by Ilo Frey from Pexels.
A poem and illustration depicting a stream and trees. (Eli Harrison)
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