Mayim Chayim

Mayim Chayim
Hebrew:Living Waters

Minnows disturbed the calm waters,
moving quickly, changing direction

I sought words that spoke

A child splashed in a puddle
left after a downpour,
mud spattered patterns, a psychedelic response

I read between the lines seeking answers

We borrowed a rowboat one afternoon
only to get snared by lily pod roots
Contained in one spot until we pulled free
we sang camp songs and ate chips

I inhaled parables, waiting
for the stories to release their meanings

I tasted rain