probably anyone can paint a fence

shall I list the steps to accomplish this feat?

I would rather you search on duck duck go

or seek an instructional youtuber’s generosity

isn’t there every solution to be found there?

my interest has more to do with the importance

of walking

not merely walking though movement has

its benefits

lubrication and other basics like using

what you have for what it is you have today

is not guaranteed to be found faithful or even

present in your tomorrow

no—-

walking walking at any pace fast or slow

in any direction toward no particular

destination

you may call it « wandering »

but walking at any pace, mais oui (I have lately

rekindled a penchant for acquiring some

competence in a language other than the

familiar anglais) but yes, walking with a gaze of

clear eyed curiosity

You can ponder any subject, troubling or not

or settle a difference of opinion

between yourself and your monkey mind while

concurrently looking around with interest

your own shoes don’t need more attention

leave them be, to function as foot covers

walk

look

pause

then walk some more

it might be you find you walk a long long way

you feel buoyant or grateful or just ready

Nevermind casting a line out for reasons

your heartbeat is the reason

and the shimmer in your eyes that have seen

what there is to be found along the way

You’ll be glad you saw the gift someone left

a bouquet of lavender on the path

a hand printed haiku at the base of a tree

or a smiling pink bird painted on a stone

propped on a dilapidated fence post

awaiting new paint🪶