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July Words of Courage: Rock Hopping Creek

ROCK HOPPING CREEK

Boys scramble out of camp
There is a new world to explore

Trees, trails, hills, A CREEK!
The creek with water flowing
What's upstream? What's around the bend?

"I bet you get wet before I do"

We're at it, we jump, it's on!
The rocks are unevenly spaced some are far apart
         Look, think, jump, land
                  Look, think, jump, land
Watch out for the slippery rocks
          Jump, land
                   Jump, land
                   Jump, land

I see only the rocks, FEEL the cool air
          Jump - Jump
                   Jump - Jump - Jump - Jump
Now I flow like water, but
                          I stay dry

~Jack Winkle
In Finding What You Didn't Lose, John Fox, 1995

To where are you jumping today, and where will you land?

To share your thoughts about this poem and question, please click on "write a comment" below.

This is our monthly offering of Words of Courage. It is our hope that the words that you read and the questions you consider will en-Courage you to engage fully in your work in the world.

These "Words of Courage" contributed by Sue Jones, long time friend and CRNT facilitator.

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Comments (1)

07-20-2010 Theresa Kauffman - What a great perspective!

Thanks for sharing these words, Sue! I have been looking at the fear in jumping and these words remind me about the excitement and joy that can be in "letting go." I can feel the refreshing wind and water already!