Around the Lake

So much activity
Everyone out with their cameras
Homeless and well to do
in equal measure

well, the homeless don't have cameras

Man passes me on his bike
says, "nice legs"
He's looking at me
I'm too startled to respond

Past old boathouse, courthouse, concert hall
though musicians play outside here
pass a man playing sax under the tree
sheet music in hand
5 minutes (and 1/2 mile) later
a man and his guitar

Today the lake is as blue as the sky
I run with the wind and sun at my back
and we all seem a little extra thankful