Wayward Times

During life’s journey we often

head into troubled

waters, drifting as a canoe 

wind influencing direction.

The craftsmanship of

its hull endures pressure from

lake swells, our strength

tasked by J-strokes in its wake.

We got up early am; prepared

for the day, ate -- then off

to where the outdoors

challenged health, and skills.

Conjoining occurred between

a sleeve of nature’s flow

and man’s ambition, with

the screech of outdoor calling.