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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

Copyright © Andrew Jacob Jung




Book: Reflection on the Important Things