The Far Pond and Beyond

Going to the far pond,
and beyond,
as sunlight spills over rugged hills,
running up a favorite prairie valley,
a favorite prairie alley,
breathing in the peace in this place,
as I move through this time and space,
living aware of the life around me,
in the flower blooms and green grass that surround me,
and I hope as long as I am able,
to choose to roam,
not sit at home,
to go out my door and explore,
the life of natural places,
and human graces,
always looking to go to the far pond,
and beyond.