Water Sweep

I used to want to be a water sweeper.
So peaceful
working in some basement with a broom,
pushing shallow flooding toward a drain.
It isn't easy--
water wants to walk back where it was--
so I would savor every sluicing,
but admire the water's tenacity.
You probably have to wear really good boots
to keep your feet dry
and contemplate life's easy flow
like one of the Buddha's followers.

December 2 2015