At the Park

My first park walk of the year on a day so warm, brought joy to my heart and pepped up my steps. I didn’t skip and run like the tag-a-long child in me wanted me to. 

Any attempt to skip and run 

would have brought my walk 

to an abrupt and inglorious end. I do like to present myself as a mature adult. So I took my time, stopping to revel in the sun and new growth of a tree here and a bush there. 

At the lake the ganders, their necks 

stretched long, strutted 

and called loudly to potential mates that showed little interest. Ducks bobbed, swam and kept distant from kayakers. Joggers and walkers traced the broad path around the lake ~ broad shoulders wet with perspiration; groups of three of four deep in conversation, families with strollers, cyclists of all ages followed at their own pace. 

The wind accompanied us all. 

“Nature surrounds us, from parks and backyards to streets and alleyways. Next time you go out for a walk, tread gently 

and remember that we are but inhabitants 

and stewards of nature in our neighbourhoods.”

~ David Suzuki