To A Northern Lake Poem by Mark Bratlie

To a northern lake...for solitude
being with myself
evading distractions
needing no busyness
listening to silence

To a northern lake...for relaxation
swimming in looseness
napping at midday
staring at fires
burning schedules

To a northern lake...for naturemelding
whispering with wind
gliding with gulls
shooting with stars
laughing with loons

To a northern lake...for contemplation
freefalling in daydreams
having no agenda
requiring no evaluation
delivering no apology