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