It’s just a lazy Sunday afternoon
walking along the shoreline of Lake Windsor
in Autumn’s smoke-filled air.

Distant sounds tumble
over these bare-leafed hills
time merely passing
alongside northernly winds blowing.

I abandon my day
to the gentle flow
of these outer banks.

Standing outlined only
by silvery afternoon skies —
will you come with me?

Searching for meaning ~
in today’s pauses
in tomorrow’s promises
and in tonight’s praises.

I’m here now on this bright day
along this woodland path, I walk
keeping myself company
all for the sake of living.

No, not for unknown times
but rather for times known
memories of family and
times shared with others.

In a warm embrace
in joyful love and playful care
in sheer delight
for this God-given day!

A relay for life
one running step at a time
all to a checkered flag
and a handshake passed
this day’s race well ran.