River Track

 

ancient ones

first walked this land

barefoot

in touch with rock and sand

and creatures high and low

aware of the Now

knowing

a time to stay

a time to go

today

youngsters

jog this path

rhythmically

fastened to headphones

their virtual world

knowing

this paradise

as space to exercise

I am a tortoise

old and slow

walking

not knowing

I lift my head

listening

for the word

that has been said

so long ago

 

© catherine m barnard Oct 2010