One Way
Phone in pocket,
Eyes scan horizon,
Birds chirp,
Check the time.
Slower steps to start, momentum grows,
Until . . .
A curious mind pauses,
What’s that?
What’s new?
Stop!
Snap photo.
Repeat.
Check time, how long have I walked?
Reset body posture.
Moving along, photos preserve thoughts.
Check the time, long enough.
Back home, birds still chirping.
Another Way
Phone in pocket,
Earbuds in place,
Return a phone call.
Watch for fellow walkers
While listening and responding.
Unconsciously moving forward,
Up a hill,
Down a hill,
Around a bend.
Call ends.
I am home
Wondering,
What did I miss today?
