Walking On Water

You know how it is sometimes
when you look out on water
smooth as a mirror   I've always
wanted to try it   so I simply
stepped off the dock when
everything was clear and still
It wasn't like flying or
sleep-walking   But the surface wasn't hard as glass either
and it wasn't like parting
the Red Sea or anything   I think
it was just a matter of wanting
to do it   putting one foot
in front of the other   and going

I went all the way around
the island   and when I got back
this friend of mine asked me
where I was and I said   "Out walking"
Now that I know that I can do it
I can hardly wait until tonight
When the moon comes up
and makes a path on the water
I know exactly where I'm going