contentment

contentment

when it’s just us

the rhythms of this life

are simple

and nice

Dave, up early,

sits at the computer to write

or play online

or make plans

when I get up

I make us tea

and take my journal to the cockpit to write

or sing my prayers

or just daydream

if we’re moving the boat

we’ll take a morning sail

we sit together at the helm

managing the boat

and watching the world go by

by early afternoon

we’re anchored or moored somewhere

with time to swim, snorkel,

paddleboard, nap,

do chores or run errands as needed

by 5 we’re taking showers

(Dave in the cockpit, me down below)

then we get out drinks and appetizers

prep some fish and veggies to grill later

and settle in to watch the sunset

maybe catch the nightly news

or listen to some music

and talk — the best part of the day!

after dinner

there’s time to read

or call one of the kids

or stargaze on the bow

and watch a TV episode on video
before heading below

(lately it’s M-A-S-H or Cheers)

by 9, we’re usually asleep

the days are quiet

restful, even boring sometimes

and deeply satisfying

I do not need more than this

I am content in this season

thursday 16 march

lent 2017
Deep Bay, Virgin Gorda