Surfing

this is probably several poems to be fleshed out later. posting it as is for now

Courage is a muscle

a fine balance between skill and intimidation

test yourself daily or you'll get slow.

 

Over time,

you've got much better at calculating risk

spotting an approaching wave

standing up

working the balance.

 

bolstered by quick success in quick succession

 

We've spent our time

busted on the rocks, exhausted on the beach. Facing that relentless

waiting to test us

Our blessed Unrest,

my Divine Discontent

 

Balancing self and other, worth and value

I ask myself as maybe you do...what did I come here for?

 

I remind me about work, and find peace watching waves

I quit my job a long time ago

But lately I've been showing up to work more often, because

in the end it's the effort that counts.

It matters that we keep showing up,

Keep asking

Work it out on the waves

 

I prefer not to lay my problems at your feet, I'd much rather bring answers

though lately

I've been settling for questions alone