First Water

Notice so little on the way up Focus on following those ahead, keeping pace, making a good showing Single minded on the stated end Also some on footwork to avoid false steps and other bad things Declare my rock; not further on, just here Sit awhile Breathe awhile Take stock Things so much more vivid on the way down Like the resounding dog's howl from the valley below Many are met on their way up Greetings vary widely Some are aggressive to greet me first Some are ashamed of how they are progressing Some inquire about rumors of a bear near First Water Some are birds August 22, 2017