WaterMark

My life as a river:

Springing forth from my parents

in the field of strong family and tight faith tradition

moving in the direction of new horizons

flowing over the rocks of abuse and non-belonging

through the terrain of small-mindedness

encountering new flora and fauna

in the stimulating habitats of university

carving out new paths in pedagogy

stumbling through the rapids of loneliness

falling and crashing in the abyss of desire

pausing in the pools of home

growing into the lake of marriage and home-building

broadening into the sea of developing career and place in community

reaching the delta of new decisions

before arriving at my true destination: Ocean.