Going out
she didn’t complain
Center balanced
she paddled steadily
fearless
Up into the lake
medium waves
and heavy
constant wind
coming straight at us
Working simply
rhythmically
we glided through
synchronized
to ourselves
our canoe
and paddles
to wind
and water
Angled right
to the first point
Closer in
passed two
empty camp sites
then two more points
and a third site
also empty
Ours
We brought the canoe
in
Took our clothes
off
to enjoy
late afternoon
sun