days end, sun settling low
reward for the days labor
a pause that cleanses mind and releases the spirit
the dip of paddles in the calm shallow water
working muscles, rhythmic breath
soft spoken conversation
a fat fish jumps and leaves a perfect ring
the life of the lake is quieting toward dusk
as the couple push on toward the golden horizon
none of this life is easy anymore
but it helps to not be so alone anymore
kayak holding two, moving as one
as arms shoulders and back muscles
bring the busy mind into submission
just feel the paddle, hear the birds
let the sights and smells wash away
the hard work of giving up,
growing up, and living up to all I can be.
Monday, October 27, 2008
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Thanks for bringing my mind on a mini-vacation out on the lake- I really need that calm moment to unwind this week!
I haven't talked to anyone having it easy lately-
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