quenching thirst. The tumble of it
over rocks is all it takes, at times, to
heal a ruffled mind, and whether by
a fountain on a table-top or creek
beside a mountain, water's dance
and song speaks to the anxious rhythm
of a heartbeat under stress. Beach waves
crashing, kissing just the edge of sandy
shores, can do the same. A mirrored lake
can take much longer, requiring
that one sits and stares into its depths,
holding focus on what lies beneath
the surface as it washes cares away
without one even conscious of the change.
A pool, a hot tub, nice long bath,
even showers can refresh not just
the body but the soul. The dance of stormy
drops upon the roof, a walk outside in
pouring rain to hydrate earth and its
inhabitants, so thirsty from the busy-ness of life.
(c) Ellen Gillette, 2013
(c) Ellen Gillette, 2013
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