I hear laughter,

It rises above the waves

As song and new made memory;

There is family just existing

In the pleasure of one another

Floating peaceful on the lake

Sometimes silent, sometimes raucus

Bound in mutual bonds of blood

Making it a privilege to join in

Held by ties of “You are mine”

And “I am yours” alongside

“We are together in mutual breath”

In and out, in and out,  in and out

Keeping pace with the water

As ceaseless, it laps the rocks

A rhythmic song of belonging,

Such a pleasure to watch