reliving a childhood memory

monstrous giants surround me on this gentle journey the water is winking at me as if she knows my secrets. Simultaneously, I feel invincible and vulnerable Memories I thought were deceased arrive unbidden I feel a kindship to my younger brother, whom I have not seen for years. See my mother laughing, comfortable and cozy in Daddy’s arms A memory I have not had for a long time; probably to protect myself. I am alone now, but I feel refreshed, revitalized and super charged. a catfish jumps out of the lake and I smile at his fierce look. He pretends not to notice me, I am not a threat, not a fisherman. Just a man reliving a childhood memory that will keep me warm tonight.