The Lake

Lake in the park

My mom and I walk on the asphalt
A somewhat circular trail that wraps itself around the sanctuary
We can hear children laughing, dogs barking
But we continue to walk and talk

As we continue on walking we see something
Something that we didn’t see before
It looks like a pond but also like a lake
It’s rather small but large enough for wildlife

We see birds and lily pads
Sparkling, glistening, shining
Water that comes and goes in waves
And we are mesmerized by its pristine nature

The lake stands alone in the park
But we are here with it
The lake is quiet, accepting
But we are here to sit

Watching the lake
Surrounded by verdant grass
And amazed at its solitary nature
We’re loved by the body

We are always here
To feel its hugging
Its laughing its singing
Its never ending motions

Captivated