First Fall Was New

I walked to the waters edge without fear or trepidation to see the cause of so much pain & hardship to me / my family and my co-workers. it was one of the last of days before the fall rains would come and the leaves would clutter and ultimately choke the smaller streams and brooks. The water was exceptionally clear low and warm for this time of year. Only the deepest of pools retained their inky black depth which hid the holdovers and none we to be found skeetering around.

The rocks were bleached as white as fresh snow (well in NYC). There was a quite stillness that precedes the fall urgency to feed. The birds were varied and prolific. The clouds threatened and then cleared. Fear was gone (for now). I am glad i got out (pain & all) before winter fell, i could not take the doubt and wonder of "what ifs" for the next 6 months.

I will go out again, and i will be ok (one day)...