Glancing across the bayou

admiring the reflection of the sun

humidity and the temperature rising

taking a morning run

 

Dew sparkling on the trees

sweat running down my face

trying to complete my run

training for a race

 

Jumping in the water 

grateful for a cool dip

splashing in the waves

salt on my lips

 

Resuming the run

time for breakfast by the bay

hot eggs and bacon

the morning special of the day

 

Living on the bayou

beauty across the land

frogs and birds singing

crickets joining the band

 

Time to go about the day

cars crossing the bridge

grateful for the gift of life

living on the edge

 

copyright 2018 Debbie Pierce