I feel restless
Want to go somewhere different and
Remember a town nearby with
A labyrinth that overlooks the water
It is a bright blue sky day
Slightly chilly but nice in the sun
Voltaire is in a hurry to explore
Pulls on his leash
Where do you think you’re going, buddy?
Across the water, Manhattan
The park is a little run down
No seats in the gazebo
Everything looking tired
In need of fresh paint
NO DOGS on the pier
NO DOGS in the playground
The labyrinth (dogs allowed)
Community built
Hand-painted bricks declaring
Peace and hope and love
And beyond
The bright blue sky
And the dark blue sea
Voltaire is uninterested in meditative walking
Past the beach and down the street
Historic homes with lovely gardens and private water access
A private yacht club
And private drive-ways
A tiny thrift store
It is suddenly warm, too warm for a coat
A couple on a bench
Their dog is excited to make new friends
The woman is a nurse, retired
Her sister is a nurse (still working?)
Her daughter is a nurse (definitely working)
She reminds me of Nurse Jackie
She shares places we should visit
Do you know of -
How about -
I make a note for future excursions
It was a nice change of scenery
Wore out the boy
I’d like to go back to walk the labyrinth
And stare out to the sea.