Ah, Athletes

Ah, athletes
      Getting out
            Walking
In the world-outside

Breathing
      Feeling blood surging
            Flowing
Getting warm

Stretching muscles
      Looking around
            Noticing
Nature in abundance

Squirrels, birds
      Dogs unleashed in a field
            Running
                  Playing
            Retrieving
      Herding

Seeing other humans in pursuits
      Bikes
            Blades
                  Scooters
            Pushing carriages
      Pushing swings

Rolling down the window
      Drop the top
Drive around the park

Soccer
      Softball
            Football
                  Frisbee
            Kites
      Whatever

Ah, athletes
      Getting out
            Walking
In the world-outside


For Conversations With Walt
Denis J. Kelly
July 15, 2011