Drifting

In my boat
upon the water

I observe
life
on the shore
as landers
play
work
eat

The landers
momentarily pause
to look
at the lady
in the boat
as it lazily
drifts by

Then
the landers
return to life
play
work
eat

There are duties
about the boat
that cannot
be ignored
as she drifts
alone
wondering if
the landers
have a better
life than she

carolwelch
february 2, 2014