I ran in the bright mist
getting soaked and happy to be running
till i tripped skidding into raft and river
one swoop carried me cleanly to the other side
where i stopped and said "Raft. Shore. River."
but the current drew swifter and i grasped the rope
to go back if needed
and for proof I existed
I called for help and someone said
what a beautiful raft.
So I let it go
now I curl into the warm sand
to sleep and sooth my aching arms
Tomorrow, I will run in the sunshine
