I am the creek by the city

Watch me flow past quietly

not making a sound

While the city drones on

yet I will say nothing

I am the creek by the city

See me sit in peace

undisturbed;

The city beside me-

words come and go

I am the creek by the city

I will grow weaker as time goes on

and the city will only grow stronger

I am the creek by the city;

and I am proud to be that creek