Posted by TamaraJ on June 2, 2005, at 11:01:12
I walk along the river
One of my necessary daily rituals
Away from everyone and everything
This small part of my life seems to make it all seem
worthwhile
My dog attached to the leash in my hand
Walks ahead of me
Happy, carefree and unaffected
Mezmorized and fascinated by the sights, sounds and smells around her
No different than those we came across yesterday
Yet to her, new mysterious and enchanting once again
I could learn a lot from her
I walk and think
Like I always do
I try to ponder life's unponderables
But I get distracted
Like I always do
The water catches my eye and I am lost
Lost in the tranquility of the gentle ripples
I wonder what it would be at one with the water
I wonder what it would be like to be a fish
Are fish happy?
Are they ever afraid?
Do their hearts get broken?
I hear a rustling behind me
Distracted again, my thoughts shift
To the trees surrounding me
So strong, independent and brave
Standing proudly as if they don't have a care in the world
Oh What it must be like to be so confident and fearless
I watch a leaf fall silently to the ground
I watch another and another
It is that time of year I remind myself
How liberating it must be
To shed annually the burdens of existing
To be given the chance to change and grow anew year after year
Without struggle, pain or heartache
My walk is coming to an end
And, I think to myself - why can't I be a tree
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