• Today I walked
    down the creek I used
    to play in as a child.

    The trees were
    bigger than
    they used to be.

    The trail was
    smaller than
    it used to be.

    One tree almost
    blocked my path
    because of lightning.

    I came to an area
    where bamboo
    grew tall.

    I remember picking it, and
    placing it in my room
    for luck.

    I plucked one from
    the ground, using
    more force than needed.

    I tossed the green
    from my hand
    to the water.

    The stick floated
    for a while before
    stopping on my shore.

    Then I picked it up,
    and carried it home,
    but not for luck.