Beach Buzz

Sitting on the beach happy to be here

Just finished my run, my head is real clear

My family in the condo still asleep

So I relish this time that’s just for me

A young woman built a lot like I am

Jogs up and sits beside me in the sand

Says, “I’ve been running to catch up to you
You’re fast and don’t take much time to refuel

“I have some messages you need to hear!”

I wanted to laugh but lent her my ear

“Hard things are going to be coming your way

Practice your yoga to keep yourself sane

“Your kids, your home, everything you hold dear

Will be attacked as you face your worst fears

Just when you’re done, at the end of your rope

You’ll get an unexpected ray of hope.”

I turned to speak, she had vanished too soon

I left the sand and walked back to my room

Ten years have passed since that day on the beach

I now realize that woman was me

                                    .....Myjo