WordlessOn Water

by Keith Webster


dawn on a sail day
will the sky reveal the sun
this place is yours now

feet on the warm wood
aware of feet firmly set
each step is aware

the lake is alone
on it, the boat moves with grace
ripples like soft words

the surface color
light changes in a pattern
here is all there is

fabric cracks the air
we are creatures on the Earth
skimming its surface

primal sensation
all wind water sun breathing
movement becomes you

water cold, sun warm
simple elemental things
start to have meaning

the air moves us all
clothes pressing against your skin
the wind hugging you

does spray hit your lip
as you caress the surface
the lake kisses you

the wind blows in us
it is hot and it is cold
always beautiful

just silent moving
sound is purely where you are
a moment in place

an anchor in time
avast! it is all still now
pure in what you are

think of me when there
if time should wear us away
know that I still care

a leaf from onshore
suspended beside the boat
is quickly passed by

the jib is pulled firm
these winds will take us surely
speed does not matter

after, the boat moored
a nod to the setting sun
with a glass of wine

music is inside
the hum of existence rings
waiting just for you

just forget about
the rest of the things out there
feel like you're here now

these times don't last long
to make them last forever
is the trick of it