Or River

In Orenburg Oblast, where the Or does flow, A river so lovely, with a magical glow. It starts in the hills, where the Shiyli and Terisbutak meet, Creating a current, so gentle and sweet. The Or joins the Ural, by the city of Orsk, A place where the river does its beauty unearth. With a length of 332 km, it's quite long, A journey of water, flowing so strong. Most of its water comes from the snow, Melting and melting, as the seasons go. From April to May, the river does flood, Bringing life to the land, with a watery thud. But for the rest of the year, the water is low, Trickling and trickling, with a gentle flow. The river freezes in late October, you see, And stays icebound until March, so free. The Or is a lifeline, for irrigation and more, Supplying water to those who need it, for sure. So let's appreciate this river, so grand, And protect its beauty, across the land. Random page: Tkach