probably anyone can paint a fence
shall I list the steps to accomplish this feat?
I would rather you search on duck duck go
or seek an instructional youtuber’s generosity
isn’t there every solution to be found there?
my interest has more to do with the importance
of walking
not merely walking though movement has
its benefits
lubrication and other basics like using
what you have for what it is you have today
is not guaranteed to be found faithful or even
present in your tomorrow
no—-
walking walking at any pace fast or slow
in any direction toward no particular
destination
you may call it « wandering »
but walking at any pace, mais oui (I have lately
rekindled a penchant for acquiring some
competence in a language other than the
familiar anglais) but yes, walking with a gaze of
clear eyed curiosity
You can ponder any subject, troubling or not
or settle a difference of opinion
between yourself and your monkey mind while
concurrently looking around with interest
your own shoes don’t need more attention
leave them be, to function as foot covers
walk
look
pause
then walk some more
it might be you find you walk a long long way
you feel buoyant or grateful or just ready
Nevermind casting a line out for reasons
your heartbeat is the reason
and the shimmer in your eyes that have seen
what there is to be found along the way
You’ll be glad you saw the gift someone left
a bouquet of lavender on the path
a hand printed haiku at the base of a tree
or a smiling pink bird painted on a stone
propped on a dilapidated fence post
awaiting new paint🪶