Remembering and Reaching

Family, friends, flowers, the beach, the lake, some sewing, a little writing, lots of good books...not too much blogging. But I sure have been enjoying this summer and getting rejuvenated for a new school year. It's not that I am at a loss for ideas. I think about getting back in the saddle. I check in a few times a week at my favorite blogs and am in awe of those of you that balance much more on a daily basis.

So, today this first Poetry Friday, my thinking veered to my O.L.W. ~ One Little Word for 2011. There are many ways to reach, many things to reach for, but for me it often seems to come back to balance.

Reach

Tiptoe,

stomp
or dance perhaps.
Reach.
Sometimes baby steps,
sometimes leaps.
Reach.
Dive in deep
take a chance.
Reach.
Close your eyes
Make a wish
make a splash

or just be still.

Reach
You'll find the way
to reach
a balance.

Happy Poetry! Happy Friday! Happy Summer! Libby is hosting Poetry Friday today over at A Year of Literacy Coaching.