Sedate…

I have been for so long, sedate,

Sitting at my desk, no date, no slate,

Just typing all my thoughts, with no wait,

So made a decision, have I, to open the gate,

Go out and make the effort, at least,

To walk for 5 minutes to start, lest my next state,

Maybe that of death, not at all a very attractive trait…

Did so this evening, when walking Rufuz,

Walked with a gait very fast for me indeed,

Started to feel my chest get tight,

And my head begin to feel quite light…

Not to worry though, herein,

As I have only started for 5 minutes per day,

Slowly taking everything in,

Just before dark, as the sun is setting,

Carrying my flashlight, my whistle & Rufuz at my side…

Actually, as I sit here, after the walk, I feel a bit better,

This may have to be something for me of a trendsetter,

As I find I enjoyed that walk, may have to do it more,

Every time I walk Rufuz would be good, if home all day,

Several times per day, I would feel better anyway…

       © ed – 3/13/04