Westhaven Pond

Early summer.
A warm day in the mid-south.
Almost 90 degrees.
Bright afternoon sunlight.
Blue skies.
White clouds far away like you see in big sky country.
We walked to the Westhaven "pond".
Found relief from the hot sun
In the magic of shadows
Cast from a large tree.
He rode his bike there.
Then, played in the water.
He called out to the ducks.
Playing in the afternoon sunlight
Filled with wonder.
An explorer.
And I think to myself both of us know inside why we are here.
Grateful for that knowledge.
And I know we "see".
This seeing much more than just glimpses, much deeper, truer.
It is a gift.
We see them happy.
Knowing they are "on their way".
This place a part of their world, now.