Long Walks
November 2nd, 2009
Proposition:
Walk on safari
carrying camera gear
my only help
a telescoping monopod.
Trepidation:
The probability of
halting pain in my hip
seven years repaired
only not tested to
any great extent.
Pressure:
Failing to keep up
means
shortening the walk
for all eight of us
in the party.
Stake:
I won’t return soon
to Kruger National Park
from my hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana;
don’t want to miss my chance.
Outcome:
I made it through
completed the trek.
Now I face long walks
from the perspective of
I can!
©2009 Shari Lynne Smothers
