Day 21: Lake Memories

I can still feel the warm sun shining on my face and shoulders
The breeze blowing my hair just a bit
The dock warm underneath me
I look above me and watch
the leaves ruffle, shimmering and shaking in the trees
and I sit back and take it all in

My legs hanging over the edge
toes trailing in the crisp, cool water
each little wave licks my ankles
I watch the swallows swoop and skim the water
while the ducks diving down for lunch
and I sit back and take it all in

I am mesmerized by the light
tiny waves sparkle like diamonds
I get lost in the swishing of the cattails
and the calling of the loon
all under the blue sky that goes on forever
and I sit back and take it all in



As I drove home today, I caught a peek of a small lake.  The waves were sparkling, the sun was shining and I was incredibly happy to have this Monday over with and be heading home.  I had some strong nostalgic feelings seeing that lake. It's a small lake, much like the one I grew up on and it was just calling to me.  I miss my lake, my quiet retreat. There were times as a child when I didn't appreciate that place as I should have but I do now.  I understand how special it was, how magical, and a way, a pace, of life that many people will never know.  How lucky I was to grow up there and how lucky I am to be able to go there in my mind on any given day.