The trouble with moving on
is that it usually involves
leaving something behind.
That can be tough.

It’s time for me to move on now,
I know it is,
but I feel troubled.
I decide to take the long way to work –
the scenic route
along the Lagan.

Arriving at the tow path
I deliberately slow right down
to let the peace surrounding me
still my soul.

I’m now cycling
at Miss Marple pace.

At this time of the day
I have the tow path
all to myself.
Blue skies, sunshine,
still waters, moorhen chicks
and birdsong all around.
Arriving at my favourite spot
I stop for a while,
immersing myself
in blissful, tranquil summery-ness.

A short time later
as I cycle on to work
I find that I am no longer
dwelling on the past
and that, instead,
I am focused on the future
and all that it has to offer.

A challenge awaits me, for sure,
but I have Paul by my side
and My God to walk with both of us.
I feel upbeat now
and I feel ready
to move on.

© Claire Murray, 3rd July 2017