Who walks in rivers.
The challenge is balance,
He says.
He takes his time,
Feels his way,
Stays on his feet.
I will try that in the Atlantic,
I thought.
For a change
I will not rise with the waves
Or dive into them.
I will forget everything
I know about swimming,
Watch the waves,
And stay on my feet.
There will be
No going under today.
The waves pushed;
I stepped back.
The current pulled;
I stepped forward.
I watched the horizon
As it rolled into me
And I rolled into it.
I thought I heard a whisper;
It was my own breathing.
Sandy Carlson Social