The Power of Paddling

Peace through paddling. To paddle is To find peace. Water, nature, And the sound Of the paddle Entering water. A homemade Plywood boat, A yellow dingy With plastic oars, The first Kevlar Canoe, The sit-on kayak. All these crafts Let me fly Over water. Taking in The beauty On a river, A pond or lake, Connects me With creation. The sights, Gentle sounds And smells a Symphony. To paddle is To find peace. Water, nature, And the sound Of the paddle Entering water. Catch some fish, Stop and swim, Have lunch in A wondrous spot. Paddling makes These accessible. As a day trip or Camping, It is worth it To find a special place. Surrounded by Everything that Paddling makes Available. Relaxation, peace, Restoration are All possible on The water at Any time that It is not frozen. To paddle is To find peace. Water, nature, And the sound Of the paddle Entering water. Surrounded By nature. The dip of The paddle Propels me And my life Forward.