Stuck?

Dear limb in the water,

You appear to be stuck.

I have felt stuck

in the mud

for some time.

Unable to move

in the ways I wish to move, I allow self doubt to arise.

And here you are- a limb in the water stuck in the mud.

I notice you. I see you.

Dear Human,

Yes, I appear to be stuck.

Did you also notice

the growth that is occurring?

The sun is shining on me.

I feel the slight movement of the water.

Turtles climb. Fish nibble.

I rest in this place.

Then I bow

and offer gratitude

to my teacher-

the limb

in the water.