Writing while he is fishing...

Fishing by the pond's edge
I sit and watch you from afar
Content and determined, a steady pace
And quietly the water moves along

That patience and quiet strength
Undeniable, irresistable, admirable
Spellbound, my heart swells with love
And quietly the water moves along

My mind drifts to familiar memories
Some twenty years ago, on a warm night
The unexpected intersection of such different souls
And quietly the water moves along

Our connection was fast and powerful
The captivating, longing, completing
We found together- stronger than apart
And quietly the water moves along

Over the years, feelings ebb and flow
At times we were too selfish to see the goodness
Of how we appreciate the world so differently
And quietly the water moves along

We cling to vows and hope and Christ
Small, precious eyes watch so close
We give, trust, and graciously receive
And quietly the water moves along

There were lonely days, the pain was seering
Drowning with longings, so hard to relate
But God always rescuing, our bond holds fast
And quietly the water moves along

I am flooded with gratitude, so many faithful years
From dark to light, perilous to safe
From the trials, my joy overflows
And quietly the water moves along

Bravely pushing away from shore again
Always- adventure lies ahead
Deeply satisfied, hand in hand, my love
And quietly the water moves along