Saturday's Poem: Footprints

foot and paw

I was touched by this lovely poem written by my friend and neighbor Andy Neumann, an esteemed architect and champion surfer, and honored that he shared it with me and agreed to let me post it here. The above photo, happy evidence of a kid (and dog) enjoying summer, was taken at Drakes, where Andy saw the footprints he refers to in the poem.

FOOTPRINTS by Andy Neumann

A child’s footprintsLightly imprinted in the windblown sand

I follow them up and around the point

I wonder

What lies ahead for this beautiful child

So much promise in a mere footprint

A promise of growing up

Of unfolding

Of questions and wonderment

Of joy and enthusiasm

The footprint small

The step short

But the promise huge

(Drakes Beach, Hollister Ranch 7-21-12)