Step one:
Find a river wide enough to swallow your worries whole.
Stand still. Let it try.

Step two:
Lean against the yellow-black rail, or any rail.
Stare into the distance like you’re the main character —
brooding. Very important.
Bonus points if the sky looks like it’s thinking about raining
but hasn't committed.

Step three:
Spot the lone boat drifting — slow, aimless —
like it has nowhere to be
and all the time to get there.
(Envy it quietly.)

Step four:
Think about texting someone:
"Met a river today. It's got more emotional stability than me."
Decide against it. Let the joke drift away
like the boat.

Step five:
Let the wind mess your hair.
Let the quiet mess your thoughts.
Let the river win.

Congratulations.
You've successfully crossed a bridge without actually going anywhere.